Overview

• The Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD) has issued nationwide warnings for heavy rain, hail up to 3 cm, wind gusts up to 100 km/h, and potential tornadoes this weekend.
• Temperatures have dropped sharply from May 1 highs of 29.7 °C to 12–18 °C, with localized ground frost expected in northern and eastern regions by Monday night.
• The cold front, Tief 'Henry,' has replaced a high-pressure system, bringing unstable weather conditions and severe thunderstorms across Germany.
• Rainfall offers some relief to Germany's driest late winter–spring period since 1931, but drought conditions persist with critical subsoil moisture deficits.
• Meteorologists warn of supercells and localized flooding risks due to dry soils being unable to absorb sudden heavy downpours.