Weather - Severe storms with heavy rain and gale-force winds threaten
German National Team's EM-Quarterfinal on Saturday evening is threatened by unfavorable weather in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland. According to the German Weather Service (DWD), heavy thunderstorms with strong gusts, intense rain, and hail are expected to arrive from the southwest starting in the late evening hours.
Approximately 40 to 60 liters per square meter could fall from the sky within a few hours. Severe storms with wind speeds of up to 100 to 120 kilometers per hour could sweep through the federal states, as per the forecast. Extreme thunderstorms with up to 100 liters per square meter are also not ruled out. Fans planning to attend the 9:00 PM Germany vs Denmark match for public viewing could find themselves in the water. Tobias Reinartz, a meteorologist at the German Weather Service, stated, "This could be very dangerous if you're outside."
The Rhineland-Palatinate Interior Ministry also urged people to "immediately inform themselves about the risk and potential damage at their respective locations." The organizers of the Trier Altstadtfest announced in the afternoon that it was still uncertain whether the public viewing at the Viehmarkt would take place. They were in close contact with the security authorities. Meanwhile, it was announced that the Stadtfest Neunkirchen would be ended at 6:30 PM on Saturday.
Scattered thunderstorms are expected in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland according to DWD on Saturday, mainly over the mountains. The meteorologists anticipate strong rain, hail, and storms, although not as intense as in the evening. Initially, it will be sunny to partly cloudy with temperatures reaching up to 25 to 29 degrees Celsius. Temperatures near the Upper Rhine may even reach 32 degrees Celsius.
According to the forecast, the thunderstorms will shift towards the northeast overnight. They will reportedly be accompanied by heavy rain, severe storms and orkanböen, and hail in the initial night hours. Later in the night, they will move northeastward.
The Saarland Environmental and Labor Protection Agency also released flood warnings. According to their announcement, the smaller bodies of water are most likely to be affected by the impending thunderstorms. There is a risk of sudden increases in water levels and corresponding flood danger. However, a precise location is not possible.
On Sunday, the threat of storms will persist in the first half of the day in certain areas. It will remain mostly overcast and rainy, with occasional heavy downpours. Thunder and lightning are also expected. The rain will gradually move towards the east in the afternoon. Temperatures will range from 20 to 24 degrees Celsius.
DWD Forecast
- The unfavorable weather in Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate could disrupt the German National Team's EM-Quarterfinal on Saturday evening.
- The heavy thunderstorms and gale force winds predicted by the DWD might force fans attending the 9:00 PM Germany vs Denmark match to navigate through puddles.
- Despite the potential dangers, the organizers of the Trier Altstadtfest were still uncertain about the public viewing at the Viehmarkt due to the approaching thunderstorms.
- According to the DWD, thunderstorms with strong gusts, intense rain, and hail are expected in Offenbach, Germany, on Sunday, with temperatures ranging from 20 to 24 degrees Celsius.
- Tobias Reinartz, a meteorologist at the German Weather Service, warned that the extreme thunderstorms could be dangerous for people who are outside, as heavy rain and severe storms could sweep through the region.
- The storms and orkanböen predicted for Saturday night could also pose a threat in Denmark, potentially affecting the German National Team's quarterfinal match against their Danish opponents.
