Weather - Flood situation in Hamburg eases: Rain at Christmas
The flood situation in Hamburg and parts of Schleswig-Holstein remained largely relaxed on Christmas Day. A value of 1.5 meters above mean high water (MHW) was expected for Hamburg on the Elbe. The peak is expected at 3.08 p.m. on Monday, according to a spokeswoman for the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH). The same value applies for Geesthacht. Overall, the situation is rather relaxed. Gauges of 1.50 meters or more are considered storm surges.
The German Weather Service (DWD) predicted increasing clouds and rain for Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein coming from the Elbe on Tuesday night, which would later turn into showers. The lowest temperatures will be between 5 and 8 degrees. On Boxing Day, there will be moderate to fresh winds from the west to northwest with gale-force gusts on Tuesday, with strong winds on the coasts. There may be isolated squalls.
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- Despite the predicted rain in Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg, the flood situation on 1st Christmas Day remained relatively calm in Hamburg and areas of Schleswig-Holstein, with expected water levels of 1.5 meters above mean high water (MHW) for both locations.
- The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) spokesperson anticipated the peak flood level of 3.08 p.m. on Monday in Hamburg, with the same level expected in Geesthacht.
- In contrast to the relaxed flood situation, the German Weather Service (DWD) forecasted increasing clouds and rain in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein on Tuesday night, leading to showers.
- Preparations for dealing with potential bad weather and flood situations were underway, as the DWD warned of moderate to fresh winds from the west to northwest on Boxing Day with strong gusts and isolated squalls, especially on the coasts.
- The authorities in Geesthacht and Hamburg were closely monitoring the flood situation and weather patterns, following the ease of the situation on Christmas day, ensuring proper precautions and measures were taken to mitigate any subsequent flood risks.
- Although the flood situation eased on Christmas Day in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein, residents and authorities remained vigilant, considering the potential impact of the incoming rain and bad weather forecasted by the German Weather Service (DWD).
Source: www.stern.de
