Overview
- The Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD) has issued weather alerts for most of Germany, predicting severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hail lasting through Thursday evening.
- Rainfall rates could reach 20 to 35 liters per square meter per hour, with localized areas at risk of flash flooding, particularly in low-lying regions and underpasses.
- Wind gusts up to 70 km/h and small hail are expected, with Bavaria, Hesse, and central Germany facing heightened storm intensity.
- The low-pressure system Günter, originating from the Atlantic, is driving moist and unstable air across the country, leading to the volatile weather conditions.
- Conditions are forecast to improve starting Friday, with dry and partly sunny spring weather expected over the weekend.