Storm - Strong squalls expected: egapark in Erfurt closes
The egapark Erfurt will remain closed to visitors on Thursday due to the expected storm gusts. This will also affect the Winter Illuminations and the GenussPark Christmas market on the grounds, according to Erfurt's public utility company. The safety of visitors comes first.
The city of Gera closed the municipal cemeteries on Thursday due to the weather. The closure is initially valid until Friday morning, but could be extended depending on the weather, according to the city administration.
According to the German Weather Service (DWD), heavy showers or thunderstorms with sleet are moving through the state. Gusts of wind can reach speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour in the mountains.
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The weather in Thuringia is expected to be quite bad, with squalls as strong as the one in the recent storm causing the egapark in Erfurt to close. The severe weather conditions posed a safety risk and led to the closure of the cemeteries in neighboring Gera as well. The German Weather Service (DWD) has warned of heavy showers, thunderstorms, and sleet, with winds reaching up to 100 kilometers per hour in the mountains.
Source: www.stern.de
