Heavy thunderstorm warning: Thuringia is preparing for storms!

Heavy thunderstorm warning: Thuringia is preparing for storms!

If you are traveling in Thuringia today, you should be on your hat! Massive thunderstorms move across Germany on Thursday and are expected to reach Thuringia in the afternoon. According to the current information from the German Weather Service (DWD), there are serious warnings of lightning, falling trees and other dangers that affect the northwest of the Free State. The Kyffhäuserkreis, the district of Nordhausen and the Unstrut-Hainich district are particularly at risk. The warning is valid until 4:30 p.m. and the risk of heavy weather may not be underestimated, reports Stern.de.

What are the possible dangers that come to the residents? The weather can cause inconvenience through lightning strikes, falling trees, falling branches and roof tiles as well as damage to buildings. Road flooding and even landslide can be expected, especially in heavy rain. These are all serious announcements that should stimulate caution and caution in good time.

updated weather conditions

A look at the weather shows that a low pressure area provides very warm and storm -prone air. The DWD also warns of very strong thunderstorms that can go hand in hand with gusts of gusts of 70 to 85 km/h. Heavy rain with quantities of up to 20 l/sqm in a short time is also possible. Experts even indicate that locally more violent storms with 30 l/sqm and hail are possible. Also listed in the warnings: hurricane -like gusts between 90 and 105 km/h, a real challenge for everyone who is outside (dwd.

The storm center offers a useful overview map that shows different types of storms such as storm, heavy rain and thunderstorms. It not only provides information about acute warnings that confirm the arrival of natural hazards, but also about preliminary warnings that are published up to 48 hours in advance (stewetterzentrale.de). In such a moment, it is important for everyone to be well informed and to recognize possible risks in good time.

The next few hours in view

In the short term, the wind will refresh the wind by evening - up to 70 km/h from the southwest is possible, especially in exposed locations. The next update to the warning system will take place at the latest in the evening. If you still want to go outside today, you should watch the situation carefully and always be prepared for possible weather changes. It is to be hoped that the dangers will not accept the feared dimensions and everyone will get through well.