Storm alarm at the beginning of the summer: violent thunderstorms and rain of falls threaten!

Storm alarm at the beginning of the summer: violent thunderstorms and rain of falls threaten!

On May 29, 2025, Germany is facing a change in the weather that will arrive on June 1st. According to OP-ONLINE This means a phase of sulner of heat, followed by severe thunderstorms. This storm series begins on Saturday, May 31, and spreads from the west to the east through the country.

On the first day of the storm, heavy rain of up to 40 l/sqm, violent hail cases and gusts of wind are expected. In the night of Sunday, June 1st, there could even be heavy rain in the west and southwest. The weather conditions are already so tense that the atmosphere remains charged on Sunday, which can lead to the emergence of new storm cells, especially in the northwest.

concrete risks and warnings

For Monday, June 2, the German Weather Service (DWD) continues to predict thunderstorms with a violent precipitation, strong gusts of wind and possibly larger hail. The floors are already saturated, which increases the risk of flooding and overflowing cellars. The warnings are clear: in addition to flooding roads and flooded underpasses, traffic disruptions can also be expected.

The prediction by Tuesday, June 3, sees the highlight of the storm series. Land -covering thunderstorms are predicted and the meteorological experts remind you for caution. According to Storm Center , with the corresponding warning levels orange for moderate and red for strong storms, significant dangers are imminent. The experts at the storm center work around the clock to observe current weather conditions and to inform the population.

long -term changes and extreme weather

The current storm situation is in the context of a long -term development of the weather in Germany. A DWD study shows that the global increases in temperature and associated climate changes also influence extreme weather events in Germany. It is a significant increase in heat waves and a decrease in strict frosts. New phenomena that have been observed in recent years are long -lasting maximum temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius.

The likely effects of climate change are not only limited to rising temperatures. Flood events, such as those took place in North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate in 2021, can be increased due to climate change. These findings come from an attribution study that shows that climate change increases the likelihood of heavy rain events. According to the dwd it is expected to further tighten in the upcoming decades.