Weather - BSH warns of storm surges in the North Sea, Elbe and Weser
There is a risk of storm surges in the north and northwest of Germany from this Thursday. The German Weather Service (DWD) is warning of gale-force winds from low pressure system "Zoltan" for Thursday and Friday. Hurricane-force gusts are also possible on the coasts, especially on Thursday. The water levels on the Elbe and Weser could reach the storm surge mark of 1.5 meters above mean high tide as early as Thursday evening, according to the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) in Hamburg.
According to a BSH spokeswoman, the Weser and Elbe areas will be the main focus. But people on the North Sea coast will also have to prepare for high water, according to the BSH. Some ferry trips to the East Frisian island of Wangerooge and to the Halligen islands in Schleswig-Holstein will be canceled in the coming days.
Following a drop in water levels during the night, the BSH expects the water levels to rise again on Friday. It was initially unclear whether the mark of a severe storm surge of 2.5 meters above mean high tide would be reached.
BSH water level forecast DWD forecast
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- The storm surge warning extends to the coasts of Bremen and Lower Saxony, along with Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein in northern Germany.
- The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) in Hamburg continues to monitor the shipping situation closely, especially in the Weser and Elbe.
- The German government has activated its crisis management plan to deal with potential floods, focusing on parts of Germany that are vulnerable to storm surges, such as Weser and Elbe.
- The storm surge could potentially impact the port city of Hamburg, one of Germany's major economic hubs, hampering shipping and logistics activities.
- DWD issued a severe weather warning for the North Sea and warned mariners to expect rough seas with swells that could reach up to 6 meters hurricane-force waves.
- In its latest report, the Lower Saxony Crisis Management Agency advised residents along the North Sea and Weser coastline to stay informed about the flood situation, pay close attention to updates from local authorities, and prepare accordingly.
- Warnings have also been issued for the coastal cities of Cuxhaven, Bremerhaven, and Wilhelmshaven, all major shipping and commercial ports in northern Germany.
- As a result of the impending storm surge, the German Navy has moved some of its vessels from the North Sea and Baltic Sea ports to safer harbors inland in Weser and Elbe areas to avoid potential storm damage.
Source: www.stern.de
