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Autumn Storm 'Zack' Hits Northern Germany as DWD Keeps Wind Warnings in Place

A rapid late‑week warm‑up is forecast to lift southern highs into the upper 20s to near 30 degrees.

Overview

  • The storm brought very strong to orkanartige gusts at the coast with recorded peaks of 142 km/h on the Brocken, 107 km/h on the Feldberg and 104 km/h in Kiel.
  • Official DWD alerts continue into Tuesday for northern regions and parts of Bavaria, with cautions about falling branches and flying debris.
  • Ferry operators halted several services, including the Halunder Jet and other Helgoland routes on Monday and Tuesday, while Borkum’s Nordlicht II was suspended until early Tuesday with replacement sailings.
  • The BSH expects elevated North Sea water levels near, but generally below, storm‑surge thresholds along Schleswig‑Holstein’s west coast.
  • Police reported a serious injury in Rastede after an 84‑year‑old was struck by falling tree branches as crews worked to clear damage.