Overview

• The DWD issued renewed warnings for severe thunderstorms in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia and Baden-Württemberg, forecasting hail, heavy rainfall and gusty winds.
• Meteorologists expect localized downpours of up to 20 liters per square meter and hailstones up to 3 centimeters in eastern regions, with Baden-Württemberg facing up to 15 liters per square meter and gusts of 85 km/h.
• Emergency services in Leipzig answered around 60 calls within two hours on Tuesday as flooding, hail damage and fallen trees disrupted infrastructure.
• The cold front responsible for the storms moved into Poland by Tuesday evening and is set to cross Germany fully before night, with showers and thunderstorms continuing into Wednesday night.
• Forecasters predict a temporary weather lull after the frontal passage, followed by a build-up to a summer heat surge later in the week.