Overview
- Germany’s weather service expects storm gusts from Thursday into Friday with road and rail disruptions considered likely.
- The north and northwest are most at risk, with gusts near 100 km/h along the North Sea and hurricane‑force winds on exposed peaks.
- Showers, isolated thunderstorms and periods of heavy rain are forecast, and a windy, unsettled pattern is likely to persist through the weekend.
- The DWD notes an uncertain chance of a sting‑jet intensifying winds and some outlets warn of possible North Sea storm surge, both dependent on the exact track.
- Colder air follows on Friday, pushing daytime highs down and lowering the snow line in higher terrain where early flakes are possible.