Real-time and prediction - Occasionally thunderstorms possible: Cards show where this afternoon storms will form
## Contents
- Weather Map I: See live where thunderstorms are forming
- Weather Map II: The thunderstorm warnings for today
- Weather Map III: The maximum temperatures for today
During the day, there will be scattered thunderstorms mainly in the northeast and north, later also in the east and in the Alpine region. In the southeast, there will be heavy rain, strong winds, and small hail.
In North Rhine-Westphalia, particularly in the northwestern part, there are expected to be individual showers and thunderstorms on this Tuesday. According to the forecast of the German Weather Service (DWD), there may also be strong to stormy winds. In the north and west, the highest temperatures are expected to be between 21 to 25 degrees, while the rest of the area will be between 25 to 29 degrees.
Berlin and Brandenburg are expected to have more thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening hours. It will remain mostly dry at night. The lowest temperatures will be around 13 degrees with a light wind from the southwest. Thunderstorms are also expected in the Alps in the evening.
The DWD issued a warning for wind gusts mainly in the north and the North Sea coast. Strong winds are not excluded in some mountain peaks (Brocken).
Still More Thunderstorms Expected Today
The following maps show the current weather situation:
Weather Map I: See live where thunderstorms are forming
The map below shows the real-time weather. In addition, you can retrieve the forecast for a later time period by using the time bar below the graphic. The displayed layer can also be changed, for example, to thunderstorms, rain, or snow.
Weather Map II: The Thunderstorm Warnings for Today
The map above shows the thunderstorm warnings issued by the DWD for today. This is a binary weather map, meaning that places with a thunderstorm warning are highlighted in red. No highlighting indicates no warning.
Weather Map III: The Maximum Temperatures for Today
The table below shows the expected maximum temperatures for today.
The maps used are partly from wetter.de. The portal is part of RTL Germany. In addition, maps from Windy.com have been embedded. The creators use the model from the "European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts" for their presentations and forecasts.
Source: DWD
In light of the unfavorable weather conditions, headlines for today's Top-News in Germany might include discussions about possible flooding in the southeast due to heavy rain, strong winds, and small hail. Meanwhile, prominent German newscasts may highlight the weather service's thunderstorm warnings, as indicated by the red highlights on the Weather Map II, emphasizing the need for caution in some regions.
