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Germany Braces for Severe Thunderstorms, Flooding and Storm-Force Winds

A slow-moving low-pressure system is drawing moist air over Germany, triggering alerts for Thursday’s thunderstorms with storm-force gusts.

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Overview

  • The DWD has issued severe weather warnings for Bavaria, Saxony, Berlin and Brandenburg, forecasting thunderstorms from Thursday afternoon into the evening.
  • Meteorologists predict hail, heavy downpours up to 40 l/m² and gusts reaching 110 km/h that could cause local flooding, tree damage and power outages.
  • Authorities advise residents to stay indoors and secure loose objects to reduce risk from falling branches and flying debris.
  • These alerts follow Monday’s storm in Berlin and Brandenburg, which produced orkanartige Böen, significant damage and one fatality.
  • Forecasts show the low-pressure front moving eastward by the weekend, leading to drier, sunnier conditions from Saturday.