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Severe weather warning for Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia: Heavy thunderstorms!
Violent thunderstorms and squalls await Thuringia on June 23rd, 2025 - find out everything about the current weather situation.
Severe weather warning for Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia: Heavy thunderstorms!
In Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, the week ushers in the summer with sometimes violent weather events. According to the German Weather Service (DWD), local thunderstorms are possible early this morning, Monday. Strong thunderstorms spread from the west, especially during the day, which can be accompanied not only by heavy rain but also by stormy gusts. Latest forecasts from Antenna Thuringia confirm that a risk of severe weather is expected during the afternoon and evening.
The expected precipitation can be up to 15 liters per square meter, accompanied by small-grain hail and squalls that can reach speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour. Stormy gusts can also be expected at higher altitudes, such as the Fichtelberg or the Thuringian Forest.
Temperature forecasts and weather history
The maximum temperatures in the affected federal states vary between 25 and 29 degrees Celsius, while it remains cooler in the mountain regions, with values of 21 to 26 degrees. In the evening the thunderstorms finally move eastwards and the weather calms down. A changeable start is expected for Tuesday with isolated showers and temperatures between 22 and 26 degrees DWD explained further.
But what does that mean for the next few days? The forecast shows that we can expect clear to cloudy weather on Wednesday with highs of 27 to 30 degrees. A fresh wind will continue to accompany us. But we can't rely on stable weather conditions: showers and thunderstorms are expected again from Thursday, which increases the possibility of extreme weather events.
Climate change and extreme weather
Climate change is not a distant phenomenon, but has concrete effects on our weather. Extreme weather events such as heavy rain, drought and thunderstorms are increasing, and the connection between these weather conditions and climate change is becoming increasingly clear. The DWD predicts that the frequency and intensity of such weather phenomena will continue to increase in the future. Loud ARD Alpha Around 70 percent of the extreme weather events examined have become more likely or more severe due to climate change.
With a temperature increase of 1.7 degrees Celsius since 1881, the effects are already noticeable. Higher temperatures lead to more water absorption in the air, which in turn can result in heavy rainfall. The coming days could bring not only warmth, but also challenging weather conditions that could remain in our memories.