Storm - German Weather Service warns of storm and gale-force winds
Before Christmas, a storm depression brings windy and changeable weather to Baden-Württemberg. The German Weather Service (DWD) warns of widespread squalls and gale-force winds in the Black Forest. People in the state will have to prepare for continuous rain in some areas until Saturday. According to police headquarters, there were initially no severe weather incidents on Thursday night. In Freiburg, it was "windy but calm" - with no storm damage, said a police spokesperson.
From Thursday to Saturday, the DWD is warning of repeated strong to stormy gusts, including squalls from medium altitudes. On the peaks of the Black Forest, there could also be hurricane-force gusts. The weather service issued warnings of severe weather (level 2) for the whole of Baden-Württemberg on Thursday morning, as well as severe weather (level 3) in parts of the southwest. There may be isolated thunderstorms on Thursday afternoon and evening.
DWD warning situation report, as of 7.22 a.m. DWD weather situation for Baden-Württemberg, as of 6.58 a.m.
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- Despite the severe weather warnings, many people in Stuttgart and the high Black Forest still chose to visit Freiburg for their Christmas market, braving the bad weather from Baden-Württemberg.
- The storm low brought not only squalls and gale-force winds but also heavy rain to Freiburg, which is located in the southwestern part of Baden-Württemberg.
- In contrast to Freiburg, which only experienced "windy but calm" conditions, the peaks of the Black Forest are expected to experience hurricane-force gusts due to the storm depression.
- The German Weather Service (DWD) issued a level 3 severe weather warning for parts of the southwest, advising people to stay indoors and avoid traveling during the storm.
- Despite the warnings, some locals in Freiburg, such as those living near the Schlossberg, are used to bad weather and enjoy the unique atmosphere that a squall brings to their historic town, making it an even more memorable Christmas season.
Source: www.stern.de
