Emergency management hubs - A handful of storm occurrences took place in Thuringia through the night.
On Saturday, the storm hit Thuringia primarily in the south and east. In the Greiz region, streets were flooded, basements were filled with water, and fields were submerged. In Gera, the floodwaters infiltrated the banks of the Wipse, and the fire department stepped in to empty some flooded basements and reinforce a damaged dike with sandbags.
Weather-wise, Sunday is forecasted to bring brief showers or thunderstorms in the morning. However, it will be much more intense after noon, with heavy rains, strong gusts of wind, and small hail expected in eastern Thuringia. Temperatures are expected to fluctuate between 19 and 24 degrees.
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- The rescue control center in Erfurt has been alerted about potential flooding issues in the Nordhausen area due to the intense storm predicted for Sunday afternoon.
- According to the DWD's latest forecast, the weather in Gera on Sunday will primarily consist of brief showers and thunderstorms, which could lead to further flooding in the city.
- Despite the warnings from the meteorological service, many residents of the Greiz district chose to stay in their homes on Sunday, increasing the potential risks for their safety should a thunderstorm hit the area.
- The DWD suggested that people in eastern Thuringia, including Gera and Nordhausen, should closely monitor the weather developments throughout the day on Sunday to ensure their safety and be prepared for potential evacuation if necessary.
- Following the storm's passage, authorities in Thuringia, such as DWD and local fire departments, will coordinate efforts to survey the damage and conduct rescue and recovery operations, if necessary.
