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‘Waltraud’ Brings Storms and a Sharp Cooldown Across Germany

DWD warnings flag flooding risk from persistent heavy rain in parts of the east, with overnight ground frost possible after the front passes.

Overview

  • DWD warnings are in force Sunday as the low “Waltraud” pushes a cold front across the country, triggering thunderstorms, hail and strong gusts.
  • Berlin and Brandenburg face an official warning for prolonged rain with 30–50 liters per square meter expected and isolated pockets near 70, raising a risk of street flooding and travel delays.
  • Bavaria sits in the convective hot spot, where forecasters expect intense cells with small hail, short‑lived downpours near 20–25 l/m² and gusts up to 80 km/h, especially in the Alpine foreland.
  • Temperatures drop from recent 20–25°C highs to about 12–16°C in many areas, and clearer, colder nights bring a renewed chance of ground frost early in the week.
  • Conditions vary by region, with the northwest turning drier sooner while the south and east stay unsettled longer, and most forecasts point to calmer, milder weather returning by mid‑week.