Warning of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes: European Championship fan zones in the west remain closed
Fans without a ticket for the game at the stadium are requested to stay at home, announced the city of Dortmund. Events outside the stadium cannot be safely conducted given the weather forecast. In Dortmund, the men's European Football Championship match between Turkey and Georgia is taking place in the evening. Many supporters, particularly of the Turkish team, are expected.
The German Weather Service (DWD) warned of severe thunderstorms in the afternoon for western and central Germany. Locally, hail up to five centimeters in diameter, heavy rain, and gusty winds are expected. Tornados are also not ruled out, meteorologists stated. More precise predictions about local focal points are difficult.
Duesseldorf, Dortmund, Cologne, and Gelsenkirchen are among the ten stadiums for the Men's Football European Championship, which takes place in Germany until July 14. In these and other cities, large public viewing events are taking place during the tournament. Millions of fans are expected in total.
The city of Dortmund expressed disappointment. "Dortmund had looked forward to a big fan party with tens of thousands of Turkish and Georgian fans in the city and had prepared for it," explained the EM representative Martin Sauer. However, fan safety in the city was the priority.
- The evening Men's European Football Championship match in Dortmund involves Turkey and Georgia.
- Many Turkish team supporters are expected to attend the match.
- The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for western and central Germany.
- In the afternoon, hail, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected in certain areas.
- Tornadoes are not ruled out, according to meteorologists.
- Duesseldorf, Dortmund, Cologne, and Gelsenkirchen are among the stadiums for the Men's Football European Championship.
- Large public viewing events, known as EM fan zones, are taking place in these cities during the tournament.
- Fans without a ticket for the stadium are urged to stay at home due to the weather forecast, according to the city of Dortmund.
- Despite anticipating a large fan party in Dortmund, the city prioritizes fan safety, as stated by EM representative Martin Sauer.
