Overview

• DWD issued severe thunderstorm alerts up to Level 3 for parts of Baden‑Württemberg and Bavaria with heavy rain, hail up to two to three centimeters, and gusts approaching 100 to 115 km/h.
• Police evacuated the Gillamoos yearmarket in Abensberg on Thursday evening, sending thousands off the grounds as cells moved through the region.
• Rail traffic around Munich was disrupted with the line toward Ingolstadt blocked, and some flights were diverted from the area during the evening storms.
• By early Friday, police in Schwaben and the Augsburg fire service reported few major incidents, noting mainly flooded streets and minor debris in affected areas.
• After showers taper on Friday, forecasts point to a sunnier weekend with highs around 25 to 30 degrees, followed by a renewed risk of showers or thunderstorms from Monday.