Overview
- The Deutscher Wetterdienst declared Unwetterwarnungen (warning level 3) for parts of Oberbayern and Niederbayern after storms brought heavy rain, hail and gusts on Wednesday.
- Forecasters said typical short-term totals of 20–35 liters per square metre were expected with up to about 45–50 litres in Alpine foothill (staulagen) zones, creating a risk of rapid street and underpass flooding.
- Warnings stressed life-threatening lightning, stürmische to orkanartige Böen around 60–70 km/h, and flying debris, and officials advised people to seek shelter and avoid flooded roads.
- Local reports described isolated damage such as fallen trees and a transport van hit in Traunreut, while Bavarian police reported no major, widespread emergency operations by late evening.
- As the system moves east overnight, DWD alerts remain active for southern Bavaria and the northwestern coasts expect continuing rain and fresh to strong southwest winds, so people should follow live DWD warnings and local guidance.