Overview

• Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain swept across southern and eastern Germany over June 14–15, prompting DWD warnings for hail, strong winds and up to 40 liters of rain per square meter.
• Officials reported flooded streets, downed trees and localized power outages in areas including Paderborn, Saxony and Bavaria.
• The Deutscher Wetterdienst is investigating eyewitness accounts of a possible tornado in Altenbeken, Paderborn, though confirmation is still pending.
• Since June 16, clear skies and steadily rising temperatures have prevailed as a high-pressure system stabilizes the country’s weather.
• Forecast models predict a new heatwave for June 21–22, with peak temperatures of 35–38°C expected to challenge infrastructure and public health.