Live Action and Advance Viewing - Maps display the current locations of storms accompanied by thunder and heavy rain.
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- Real-time Storm Tracker: Keep an eye on where the storms are brewing
- LIVE Precipitation Map: Watch the rain fall in real time
- Today's Thunderstorm Warnings: Stay alert for potential thunderstorm dangers
According to the German Weather Service (DWD), on Thursday there's a high chance of widespread thunderstorms accompanied by strong gusts, heavy rain, and small hail.
For the weekend forecast, continuous rain and the potential for flooding are expected throughout Germany. On Saturday, heavy rain is to hit areas ranging from Lake Constance to Lusatia, which could lead to flooding. The other parts of the country will see scattered showers or short thunderstorms, while the west and northwest will have extended sunny periods and mostly dry conditions. Temperatures will range from 18 to 24 degrees Celsius, with a chilly 14 degrees in the continuous rainfall.
Real-time Storm Tracker: Keep an eye on where the storms are brewing
This interactive map depicts real-time lightning, thunder, and rain. You can even adjust the forecast time using the slider at the bottom of the chart. The layer can also be changed to display rain or snow.
This service comes from Windy.com, which uses data from the "European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting" for its representations and predictions.
LIVE Precipitation Map: Watch the rain fall in real time
The map above displays real-time precipitation data. It's provided by the site Wetter.de, which is a subsidiary of the RTL Group.
Today's Thunderstorm Warnings: Stay alert for potential thunderstorm dangers
The map above highlights areas where the DWD has issued thunderstorm warnings for the day. The red coloring indicates warning zones, while the absence of coloring means no warning has been issued.
The data for the map is supplied by DWD in partnership with dpa.
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- Continuous rain until Thursday: Concerns about collapsing dykes are growing in the flood areas
- Flood situation remains tense - more rain forecast
- Flood situation remains tense - weir on the Elbe is opened
- The Headlines section of the weekend forecast suggests that 'Top news' will be the widespread thunderstorms and heavy rain, with potential for flooding, across Germany.
- Despite the 'Thunderstorm' warnings for Saturday in Germany, regions like Lake Constance to Lusatia are particularly at risk, with potential for 'Storm'-like conditions leading to flooding.
- As you monitor the 'Real-time Storm Tracker' to keep an eye on where the storms are brewing, remember to also check the 'Germany' section for 'Thunderstorm' warnings and potential 'Weekend' dangers, such as heavy rain and flooding.
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