Overview

• Warnstufe 2 alerts in numerous Bavarian counties flag morning thunderstorms and heavy rain.
• Short‑term rainfall of 20–35 liters per square meter is expected, with local peaks of 40–50 within a few hours.
• Wind gusts could reach about 60 km/h in warned areas, with gusty to stormy conditions on Black Forest heights.
• Baden‑Württemberg faces widespread morning rain and possible severe thunderstorms in the north, with highs around 18–23 °C.
• The DWD advises staying indoors during storms, securing loose items, avoiding flooded underpasses, and driving cautiously as further rain and isolated storms develop overnight into Friday.