Weather: Tempest Brewing - Further thunderstorms are anticipated in the southern and eastern regions, with a few displaying intensity.
After several days of heavy rain, areas in Germany are bracing themselves for stronger downpours and thunderstorms this Sunday. The German Weather Service in Offenbach has warned that from midday, there's a high chance of severe thunderstorms with rainfall of up to 25 liters per square meter in the area below the Main to the Danube. In certain locations, this could even reach 40 liters during a thunderstorm. In the evening, these storms will shift southward, causing intense thunderstorms and heavy rain in the Alpine foothills.
Later in the day and night, regions such as Thuringia, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Brandenburg will also experience these storms. During thunderstorms with significant rain, these areas may receive up to 30 liters per square meter in a brief period. The thunderstorms should gradually fade away by night. In the south, from the Black Forest to the Bavarian Forest, some isolated but powerful thunderstorms are also likely.
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The upcoming storms are a concern for the climate in Germany, especially in the southern and eastern regions such as Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. On Sunday, Offenbach anticipates severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall, potentially reaching 40 liters per square meter during a downpour. Thuringia, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Brandenburg should also prepare for intense thunderstorms, possibly receiving up to 30 liters per square meter in a short period. In the evening, the Alpine foothills will experience these storms. Furthermore, some isolated but powerful thunderstorms are expected in the south, from the Black Forest to the Bavarian Forest.
These thunderstorms could lead to flooding issues, as the German Weather Service has warned of rainfall up to 25 liters per square meter below the Main to the Danube. Overall, this weather event poses a significant threat to numerous regions in Germany.