Overview
- The German Weather Service warns of storm-force gusts across much of the country from Thursday, with the greatest risk in the northwest, the North Sea coast and higher terrain.
- Peak winds are expected Thursday night into Friday, with blustery, unsettled conditions likely lingering into the weekend as the low shifts toward Scandinavia.
- DWD’s ICON model and federal maritime guidance flag a plausible surge scenario, including for Hamburg on Friday morning, while GFS and ECMWF runs show weaker coastal winds.
- Authorities caution that travel disruptions on roads and rail are likely and advise securing loose objects, avoiding forests and exposed coastal areas, and monitoring local alerts.
- Forecasters also expect periods of heavy rain, with locally significant totals possible in western regions such as the Black Forest, along with scattered thunderstorms.