Gale-force winds and risk of storm surges thanks to "Zoltan"
People on the Elbe, Weser and North Sea in particular have to prepare for flooding today. It will also be stormy and rainy in the rest of the country - and will remain so for the time being.
The pre-Christmas period is entering its final phase with lots of rain and stormy winds in places. Today it will be mostly cloudy and rainy, and meteorologists are warning of gale-force gusts from low pressure system "Zoltan" for the coasts and the Alps. There is a risk of storm surges in the north and northwest of Germany.
According to the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH), the water levels on the Elbe and Weser could reach the storm surge mark of 1.5 meters above mean high tide in some places in the evening. According to a BSH spokesperson, 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, with some ferry trips being canceled in the coming days. Around 200 flights will be canceled at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, and travelers must also be prepared for delays.
The rest of Germany is also expected to experience widespread gale-force winds during the course of the day, with isolated sleet storms also possible. Highs will range from a less Christmassy 5 degrees in Oberallgäu to 11 degrees on the Lower Rhine, as ntv meteorologist Stefanie Scharping explains. Meteorologists are predicting heavy snowfall at higher altitudes in the Bavarian Forest.
Squalls also in the night to Friday
Widespread squalls are also expected on Friday night. For the mountains and the coasts, the meteorologists have predicted gale-force winds.
On Friday, it will be mostly cloudy and often rainy, especially in the Black Forest and in the Alps there may be heavy precipitation in places, with snow at high altitudes. The snow line will be around 1200 meters in the Alps and 600 meters in the low mountain ranges, with highs between one and 10 degrees.
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The International meteorological community is closely monitoring the situation in Germany, as "Zoltan" brings gale-force winds and a threat of storm surges, with particular concern for the North Sea. Despite the bad weather, several flights and ferry trips have been canceled, affecting travelers across Europe.
Source: www.ntv.de
