Real-time and forecast - Storm warning: Maps show where severe weather is forming
## 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
Weather ahead: The German Weather Service (DWD) expects strong thunderstorms and local heavy rain on Friday, with the possibility of storms and hail as well, according to the DWD forecast report from Friday morning.
According to the forecast, heavy rain is expected in the west and northwest of Germany on Friday. In addition to heavy rain, there is a possibility of individual tornadoes and hail in central and eastern Germany. The DWD has issued an enhanced risk of thunderstorms. In the Bavarian Alpine foothills, the weather service expects powerful thunderstorms with the risk of occasional severe tornadoes starting from late morning until early afternoon. Large hailstones up to three centimeters in diameter are not excluded. In the southwest, individual thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon. These are not expected to be widespread. Local thunderstorms are not ruled out.
The following maps show the current weather situation:
Weather Map I: See live where thunderstorms are forming
The map below shows the current weather in real-time. In addition, the timebar below the graphic allows you to retrieve the forecast for a later time period. The upper right corner can be changed to display different layers, such as 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 colored red.
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 models from the "European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts" for their presentations and forecasts.
The storm warnings have been elevated to top-news in Germany, with the German Weather Service (DWD) predicting severe thunderstorms and potential hail in various regions. Headlines across the country are abuzz with the impending storm, particularly in the Bavarian Alpine foothills where powerful thunderstorms and the risk of severe tornadoes are predicted.
