Únweather - Warning of severe storm surge in Hamburg and on the North Sea
The German North Sea coast and Hamburg are at risk of a severe storm surge on Friday. In the Hamburg Elbe area, the police warned of a severe storm surge in the morning. According to the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH), water levels will then rise to around 3 meters above mean high tide. According to the police, the affected area should be avoided. The high water peak is expected at around 11.49 a.m. at the St. Pauli gauge with a height of up to 3.25 meters above mean high water.
Experts from the BSH also predicted severe storm surges for the East Frisian coast and the Weser region on Friday. The high tides there are expected to be 2.5 meters to 3 meters above the average level in the morning and at midday. On the North Frisian coast, water levels of 2 meters to 2.5 meters above mean high tide are expected. A storm surge is considered severe from a water level of 2.5 meters above mean high tide.
BSH water level forecast BSH storm surge warning service
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- Residents along the North Sea coast in Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein should also be aware of the potential dangers, as the BSH issued a severe storm surge warning for these regions as well.
- The severe storm surge is expected to impact the North Sea coast, including popular tourist destinations like Bremen and Cuxhaven.
- The shipping industry is also bracing for the harsh weather conditions, with the strong winds and storm surge posing a significant threat to vessels operating in the North Sea.
- According to predictions, the storm surge on the North Sea coast will reach its peak around the same time as in Hamburg, leading to flooding in several coastal towns and cities.
- The police in Hamburg urged citizens to stay indoors during the storm surge and warned against attempting to drive through flooded areas, which could put lives at risk.
- The severe weather conditions have also disrupted transportation in several parts of Germany, with trains and flights canceled or delayed.
- In light of the impending flood peak, emergency services have been placed on high alert along the North Sea coast, ready to respond to any incidents related to the storm surge.
- Nationwide, the German authorities are emphasizing the importance of heeding all weather warnings and taking necessary precautions to ensure public safety during this extreme weather event.
Source: www.stern.de
