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Severe thunderstorm warning for the Saale-Orla district: safety tips here!
Weather warning in the Saale-Orla district for September 22nd, 2025: Strong thunderstorms, rain and windy conditions await the region.
Severe thunderstorm warning for the Saale-Orla district: safety tips here!
The weather in the Saale-Orla district is currently challenging. How news.de reported, there has been an official warning of strong thunderstorms from the German Weather Service (DWD) since last night. The warning is valid until 5 a.m. this morning and affects, among others, the communities of Gefell, Hirschberg and Tanna.
The thunderstorms come from the southwest and bring not only heavy rain, but also dangerous gusts of wind. In the coming hours, rainfall amounts of between 20 and 35 liters per square meter can be expected in just six hours. The wind speeds reach up to 60 km/h, which gives things a lot of momentum.
Acute danger situation
The DWD's warning level 2 (orange) shows that something is really going on here. Lightning strikes, which can be life-threatening, are possible, as are flying light objects that are lifted by the wind. The roads could also quickly be flooded, which could result in aquaplaning. Against this background, safety instructions from the DWD are particularly important: Avoid spending time outdoors and seek shelter indoors. Bodies of water should also be avoided, and loose objects should be stored safely to avoid becoming a missile to others.
The weather has been particularly dynamic in the last few hours. As of 11 p.m. the temperature was 11 degrees and the precipitation reached 100 percent, which indicates persistent rain. This morning the thermometer dropped to 9 degrees, with the chance of rain remaining at 100 percent.
Constant updates
The warnings in the Saale-Orla district are continuously updated by the DWD. More detailed information about the danger situation can be found on platforms such as unwetterzentrale.de can be viewed. These not only provide overview maps of severe weather warnings, but also detailed information about upcoming natural hazards and their possible impact on daily life.
Also keep an eye on the local weather forecast. Loud 14-day-weather-forecast.de The coming hours are crucial to getting through the storm safely and soundly. Protect yourself while nature unfolds its powers!