Overview

• DWD issued level‑3 severe thunderstorm warnings Thursday for parts of Baden‑Württemberg and Bavaria, citing hail up to 2–3 cm, 25–40 l/m² of short‑term rain and gusts up to 100–115 km/h.
• Police evacuated the Gillamoos fair in Abensberg as storms approached, with thousands leaving the site; reports included flooded streets and isolated lightning incidents.
• Around Munich, the weather disrupted transport, blocking the rail line toward Ingolstadt and forcing some flights to divert abroad.
• By Friday morning, police and fire services in Swabia and other districts described limited impacts with few callouts and no widespread damage.
• After lingering showers and some Friday alerts in Hesse and the Rhein‑Main area, forecasters expect a quick turn to a dry, warm weekend with highs around 24–30°C, with renewed instability possible early next week.