Weather in Germany - Official warning of storms and thunderstorms: Maps show where storms are approaching today
## Contents
- Weather Map I: See live where storms are forming now
- Weather Map II for Wind and Storm: The fastest winds of the day
- Weather Map III: Maximum temperatures for today
- Weather Map IV: Real-time precipitation and 48-hour forecast
- Weather Map V: DWD's thunderstorm warnings for today
Saturday morning starts off mostly dry in the west, but by midday, showers and thunderstorms are developing to the west and will shift towards the eastern and southeastern parts of the country by afternoon. The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued warnings for severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, strong to orkan-force winds, and hail in the southeast. Temperatures range from 21 degrees Celsius at the North Sea to 32 degrees in the Lausitz.
From the Lower Lusatia region to Saxony, and particularly in South Bavaria, there is an increased risk of severe thunderstorms with local heavy rain of up to 40 l/qm in a short time, orkan-force winds of around 115 km/h, and larger hail.
The northwest of the country is also experiencing stormy conditions. At the North Sea, strong storm winds of 95 km/h are expected by evening. In North Frisia, strong thunderstorms are expected. Temperatures range from 15 degrees Celsius at the Neisse to 6 degrees in the Eifel. Along the coast, there is still some cooler and stronger wind, exposed storm winds, decreasing.
For northern and southern Bavaria, the DWD has issued official warnings for thunderstorms and heavy rain on its website as of Saturday morning. The following maps show the current weather situation:
Weather Map I: See live where storms are forming now
The interactive map below shows the current weather conditions. In addition, you can retrieve the forecast for a later time period using the timebar below the graphic. The displayed layer can be changed, for example, to thunderstorms, rain, or snow.
Weather Map II for Wind and Storm: The fastest winds of the day
The map above shows where the fastest wind gusts of the day are expected.
Weather Map III: Maximum temperatures for today
The map below shows the expected maximum temperatures for today.
Weather Map IV: Real-time precipitation and 48-hour forecast
The map above shows the real-time precipitation.
Weather Map V: DWD's thunderstorm warnings for today
The map above shows DWD's thunderstorm warnings for today. Red shading indicates areas with a thunderstorm warning. No shading means no warning.
The maps used are 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.
- Despite the top news in Germany being dominated by weather updates, the upcoming thunderstorms are expected to bring severe conditions, including heavy rain, strong winds, and hail, as highlighted in the DWD's thunderstorm warnings featured in Weather Map V.
- Amidst the various weather maps available, Weather Map V proactively alerts users about the potential for thunderstorms in certain parts of Germany, helping individuals and communities prepare accordingly for the impending storm.
- The top news headlines in Germany are currently focusing on the approaching storm, with meteorologists urging citizens to closely monitor Weather Map V and stay informed about DWD's thunderstorm warnings, in order to ensure their safety and minimize any potential damage.
