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Storm surges expected in northern Germany - ferries canceled

The second half of the week will be stormy: the BSH is expecting storm surges in the north on Thursday and Friday. In Hamburg, the Elbe is already overflowing its banks in some places.

,   and  Wendy Allen
3 min read
The water of the Elbe is pushed onto the Hamburg fish market during a storm surge. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
The water of the Elbe is pushed onto the Hamburg fish market during a storm surge. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Storm - Storm surges expected in northern Germany - ferries canceled

The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) is expecting storm surges in the north and northwest on Thursday evening and Friday. The main focus will be in the Weser and Elbe regions, said a BSH spokeswoman in Hamburg on Wednesday. However, high tides are also expected on the North Sea coast, according to the BSH.

According to the BSH forecast, the storm surge mark of 1.5 meters above mean high water will already be reached at various locations in Schleswig-Holstein, Lower Saxony, Hamburg and Bremen on Thursday evening.

According to the BSH forecast, the water levels could then rise to storm surge level in Husum, at the Eider barrage near Tönning, in Glückstadt on the Elbe, but also on the Weser in Bremen and in Elsfleth in Lower Saxony. Such levels are also expected in Hamburg in the late evening. After that, the water levels should initially decrease.

Higher water levels expected on Friday

According to the BSH forecast, water levels are expected to rise above the storm surge mark in many places on Friday morning. Water levels are expected to be slightly higher than on Thursday evening. Cuxhaven, the East Frisian islands of Borkum and Norderney as well as Emden and Papenburg on the Ems are also likely to be affected.

According to the BSH spokeswoman, it was initially unclear whether the mark of a severe storm surge of 2.5 meters above mean high tide would be reached. The situation is still developing, she said.

The German Weather Service (DWD) also warned of gale-force winds and hurricanes on Thursday. In exposed locations on Heligoland and on the North Sea coast as well as on Fehmarn in the Baltic Sea, wind forces of eleven and twelve cannot be ruled out, said a DWD meteorologist. Severe gale force ten winds are expected along the coasts and gusts of eight to nine inland. "It will also be cloudy and rainy," he said.

According to the DWD, the storm will initially subside on Friday night. For Friday, the weather service is again expecting gale-force gusts, some of them severe, but wind forces eleven and twelve are no longer expected to be reached. Clouds, showers and sleet will alternate, but the skies may clear up on the Baltic coast in between.

Ferry services expected to be canceled

Some ferries between the Halligen islands and the Schleswig-Holstein mainland will be canceled on Thursday due to the forecast storm depression, as the Wyker Dampfschiffs-Reederei announced on its website. There could be further cancellations and timetable changes until Saturday due to the expected high water.

As Deutsche Bahn had already announced on Tuesday, ferry services to and from the East Frisian island of Wangerooge will also be completely suspended on Friday. Deutsche Bahn operates the ferry service with a subsidiary company. Departures from Harlesiel in East Frisia and from Wangerooge will be canceled as early as Thursday afternoon. The island of Langeoog has also announced possible ferry cancellations on Thursday and Friday.

The BSH was already expecting higher water levels on Wednesday. In Hamburg, for example, the Elbe overflowed its banks in the morning. In Övelgönne, the water flooded a parking lot and parts of the beach. However, according to the BSH, the evening high tide on Wednesday is not expected to reach storm surge level.

DWD forecast Hamburg/Schleswig-Holstein Water level forecast BSH overview Beaufort scale Message from Wyker Dampfschiffs-Reederei DWD forecast Lower Saxony/Bremen Message from DB on ferry services to Wangerooge

Read also:

  1. Despite the bad weather forecast, Wangerooge remains a lucky city known for its idyllic scenery.
  2. Half of the week in Northern Germany will be affected by the expected storm surges, according to the BSH.
  3. The storm surge level in Husum, located in Schleswig-Holstein, could rise due to the coming storm surge.
  4. Despite the high water levels, Elbe river cruises in Bremen are still operational, providing a unique view of the city.
  5. The Northern Germany ports, including those in Lower Saxony and Hamburg, are preparing for potential storm surge impacts on their shipping operations.
  6. The town of Elsfleth in Lower Saxony is closely monitoring the storm surge forecast, as it often experiences flooding during such events.
  7. Along the North Sea coast, from Weser to Tönning, communities are anticipating the impact of the storm surge and potential floods.
  8. The German Meteorological Service (DWD) advises caution on the North Sea coast, warning of gale-force winds and hurricanes.
  9. The storm surge in Hamburg could bring back memories of the 2013 floods, as the city grapples with potential impacts once again.
  10. The BSH warns that shipping services between Husum and Tönning may be affected by the storm surge, advising travelers to stay informed and adjust their plans accordingly.

Source: www.stern.de

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