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DWD Warns of 110 km/h Gusts on Brocken as Railway Keeps Trains Running

Hikers face hazardous conditions on the exposed Harz peak with stormy weather forecast to persist into the night.

Overview

  • The German Weather Service forecasts hurricane‑like gusts up to 110 km/h on the Brocken on Sunday morning.
  • Severe gusts up to 100 km/h are expected through the day, with stormy conditions likely to continue into the night and into Monday.
  • Harzer Schmalspurbahnen says trains between Schierke and the Brocken are operating on schedule, updating earlier checks on service viability.
  • Hikers in the Brocken area are urged to exercise particular caution due to the dangerous wind conditions.
  • Regional outlets including Stern and Die Zeit relayed the DWD warning via dpa, while TAG24 reported the railway’s operational update.