Severe weather risk in Saxony: Thunderstorm warning for the weekend!

Severe weather risk in Saxony: Thunderstorm warning for the weekend!

On Saturday, May 31, 2025, the German Weather Service (DWD) published a severe weather warning for parts of Saxony. In the Ore Mountains, Vogtland and in the south of the district of Görlitz, thunderstorms with heavy rain of up to 30 liters per square meter, hail and gusts of wind with wind speeds are expected up to 80 km/h. According to information from sächsische.de Sunday morning.

For Sunday evening, warnings are again made from local thunderstorms that could be accompanied by heavy rain and strong gusts. The weather in Saxony is restless before this weekend, with maximum values ​​between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius, as the meteorologists report. The thunderstorm is expected to increase during the weekend, especially on Sunday.

dry months and low water

In another context, the Environment Agency in Dresden asked for support for pouring trees. The reason: May 2025 is already the fourth dry month in a row, which has led to a significant decline in the water levels on the Elbe.

In addition, the meteorologists recorded a dense cloud with slight rain in East Saxony on Friday, while the temperatures were between 22 and 25 degrees. After an inconsistent Wednesday, on which thunderstorms, rain and hail in Saxony, the weather situation of stormyzentral.de is classified as problematic.

Current storm situation

The severe weather warnings in Saxony include various regions such as the Leipzig lowlands, Vogtland and the Ore Mountains. Preliminary warnings and acute warnings are available to inform the population in good time. Preliminary warnings (yellow) point out that storms are possible, while acute warnings are confirming the arrival of a risk of nature.

A current example of the dangers of this storm situation is an incident in the Vogtlandkreis, in which a 29-year-old crashed into a tree with his car, but luckily remained unharmed. This shows the potential risks that can go hand in hand with strong thunderstorms and gusts of wind.

Comprehensive information on the storm conditions 24/7 are adapted and provided by the experienced meteorologists of the storm headquarters.