Chaos in Thuringia: Tornado and violent storms demand forces!

Chaos in Thuringia: Tornado and violent storms demand forces!

On Thursday evening, Thuringia was hit by violent storms, which triggered numerous fire brigade operations, especially in the districts of Eichsfeld and Sömmerda. In a tornado that pulled over Dingelstädt, more severe damage was caused, while various accidents were to be reported on the A38 and A71 motorways. At least one person was seriously injured. According to a spokesman for the motorway police, the emergency services were strongly challenged because the storm situation required quick action. The German Weather Service (DWD) had previously warned of severe thunderstorms and made the population aware of the impending danger.

The forecasts for the coming Friday provide for very cloudy sky, with maximum around 24 degrees. In addition, you have to count on a shower -like rain and gusty wind, which should let go in the evening. In the night of Saturday, the meteorologists expect cooler temperatures from 11 to 14 degrees, while it should stay dry, which is a welcome change after a troubled day.

other severe weather warnings and operations

But the storm situation has not yet been survived. Already on Friday evening the next violent thunderstorms began, which should affect Thuringia again. Strong rain ensured further operations by the police and fire brigade, especially in Gierstädt near Erfurt, where the place was completely flooded on Sunday morning. Access roads were blocked at short notice. In Wutha-Farnroda, the fire brigade in Mosbach had to fight a tidal wave, which spilled through the streets and put houses and gardens under water.

The A4, A71 and A38 motorways reported several traffic accidents that were due to the rain wet roadway. A vehicle overturned on the A71, two people were slightly injured. In a further incident on the A4, a car rose, which resulted in an injured person. Overall, the damage totaled around 58,000 euros after several other traffic accidents have occurred in the past few days.

severe weather warning levels and weather forecasts

A tornado about Thuringia was already spotted on Saturday, which increased the concern for the storm situation. The weather service also warned of extremely violent heavy rain, which should bring up to 50 liters of water locally. The storm situation will remain tense in the coming days, and the temperatures could fluctuate between 24 and 27 degrees, while the mountains expect cooler conditions.

The storm center offers a comprehensive overview map that shows the current severe weather warnings and weather instructions in Germany. It provides information about impending natural hazards around the clock, be it storm, heavy rain or rain of black ice. There are different warning levels: from preliminary warnings in yellow to acute warnings in red and violet, the highest warning level for extreme storm.

If you don't want to miss the current information, you should find out regularly at the weather services such as the DWD or the storm headquarters. These always strive to adapt the weather forecasts based on the latest meteorological findings in order to warn and prepare the population as possible.