Overview

• The German Weather Service has issued warnings for regions including North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse and Bavaria as a low-pressure front brings heavy thunderstorms and storm-force gusts.
• Some areas may receive up to 40 liters of rain per square meter in a short time, increasing the likelihood of overflowing streets and flooded basements.
• Hailstones up to three centimeters in diameter and wind gusts of 80 to 100 km/h have been reported in severe cells across the western and central states.
• Thunderstorm activity is forecast to continue into Sunday, potentially disrupting outdoor events, travel and infrastructure over the weekend.
• An unusually dry spring has hardened soils and heightened concerns over summer heatwaves and drought as fields struggle to absorb more water.