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DWD Warns of Hurricane-Force Gusts in Erzgebirge Over New Year

Elevation-specific alerts target the Erzgebirge highlands, prioritizing safety for travelers and residents.

Overview

  • The German Weather Service set warnings from Wednesday afternoon until 21:00 and issued an additional alert from Thursday 06:00 to Friday 10:00.
  • Gusts up to 110 km/h are expected at elevations above 1,000 meters in the Erzgebirgskreis.
  • Separate advisories flag snow drifts for other parts of the Erzgebirge and for the Vogtland.
  • Precipitation is forecast to continue through New Year’s night with rain or sleet in lowlands and snow above roughly 500 meters.
  • Icy conditions are expected as temperatures hover around freezing generally and fall to about −6°C in mountain areas.