Overview

• DWD reports the strongest winds on the North Sea islands, with peak gusts around 110 km/h on Sylt and up to 100 km/h along exposed coasts, while the Baltic Sea may see up to 90 km/h.
• Bands of heavy rain are producing 30 to 45 liters per square meter from NRW toward northern Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein, prompting flood-risk advisories for urban drainage and low spots.
• Emergency services in NRW responded to fallen trees and related hazards in multiple districts, with forecasters noting a risk of brief thunderstorms and further squally bursts later Saturday.
• Windy conditions extend well beyond the coast, including 60 to 70 km/h gusts in Berlin‑Brandenburg and strong to gale-force gusts in Bavaria, where the Alps expect snow above roughly 1500 meters with 5–10 cm, locally up to 25 cm in upslope areas.
• Forecasters flag a possible minor storm surge at the North Sea that remains uncertain, and while winds may briefly ease before strengthening again Saturday afternoon, an unsettled pattern persists into early next week.