- DWD: Thunderstorms and heavy rain expected locally
Parts of Baden-Württemberg can expect thunderstorms and isolated severe weather events again. According to the German Weather Service (DWD), thunderstorms are possible from the afternoon until Thursday night, with heavy rain of up to 25 liters per square meter in an hour, hail, and gusts up to 80 kilometers per hour possible.
Focus in the South and Southeast
Occasionally, severe weather events with extremely heavy rain of up to 50 liters per square meter in a short time, hail with grain sizes up to three centimeters, and strong gusts with speeds up to 90 kilometers per hour are possible. The DWD expects the focus to be in the south and southeast of Baden-Württemberg.
Initially, there will be a mix of sun and clouds in the morning. Towards midday, it will become increasingly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. According to meteorologists, it will remain hot throughout the day, although not as hot as the previous days. The highs will range between 25 degrees in the mountains and 30 degrees in the Kraichgau.
Tuesday was provisionally the hottest day of the year
With 36.3 degrees, Tuesday in Waghäusel-Kirrlach in the district of Karlsruhe was the second-highest value measured nationwide, provisionally according to the German Weather Service (DWD). At the same time, Tuesday was the hottest day of the year so far in Baden-Württemberg, provisionally.
In the evening, the district of Karlsruhe was particularly affected by heavy storms, with flooding occurring in some places. Police, fire, and rescue services were in constant operation.
Given the current weather forecast in Baden-Württemberg, residents should be prepared for potential hurricane-like conditions in the south and southeast. The German Weather Service (DWD) has warned of severe weather events with heavy rain, hail, and strong gusts, resembling characteristics often associated with hurricanes.
