Public viewing in Bad Säckingen canceled

Due to risk of severe weather - Public viewing in Bad Säckingen canceled

In Bad-Saäckingen, in the Waldshut-Tiengen district, a Public Viewing was cancelled due to weather conditions. The reason given was the forecasted thunderstorm, heavy rain, and hail, the police announced on Saturday. The event was to take place in the city's Schlosspark. In their statement, the police asked people to avoid visiting the area.

Previously, Freudenstadt had already cancelled its Public Viewing after consultation with the German Weather Service (DWD) and the fire department. Meteorologists at the DWD predict that in western Baden-Württemberg on Saturday evening, there will be gale-force winds, large hail, and heavy rain.

Press release

1. Despite the cancellation in Bad Säckingen, residents in nearby Freudenstadt in Baden-Württemberg are still keeping an eye on the weather forecast, as the DWD predicts a risk of severe weather with gale-force winds, large hail, and heavy rain on Saturday evening.
2. Meanwhile, soccer enthusiasts in Freudenstadt might want to consider the potential impact of the severe weather on their matches, as playing conditions could be affected.
3. In light of the weather warning, the local police in Freudenstadt are urging residents to be vigilant and follow the latest updates from the DWD, advising any outdoor activities to be postponed or cancelled as a precaution.
4. The scheduled soccer matches in Bad Säckingen, initially planned to take place in the Schlosspark, have not been affected by the weather cancellation but spectators are also advised to stay informed about any changes to the weather conditions.

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