Severe weather in Saarland: Heavy rain and gusts of gusts await!
Severe weather in Saarland: Heavy rain and gusts of gusts await!
On May 3, 2025, the German Weather Service (DWD) published an official severe weather warning for Saarland. The warning, which is probably valid from 4:08 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., affects the districts of Merzig-Wadern and St. Wendel and has activated warning level 3 out of 4. This warning level signals the possibility of violent weather phenomena in the affected regions.
In particular, violent heavy rain cases with rainfall of up to 30 liters per square meter that can go down in a short time are expected. There are also heavy gusts of wind, the speeds of which are 95 km/h, as well as hail with grain sizes of about 3 cm. In the adjacent circles of Saarlouis, Neunkirchen, Saarpfalz-Kreis and the Saarbrücken regional association, a warning level 2 of 4 applies until 6:00 p.m., which is less serious, but also signaled the possibility of storms.dangers and behavioral recommendations
The DWD warns of various dangers from the upcoming storm. Lightning strikes, hail, falling trees and falling objects can endanger the environment. There is also the possibility of rapid flooding of roads and underpasses, which could lead to aquaplaning. In order to remain safe, the DWD recommends looking for protection in buildings and not staying outdoors during the storm. Further recommendations for behavior can be found on the DWD website and should help the citizens to prepare appropriately for the storm situation.
In the morning of May 3, at 10:30 a.m., thunderstorm warnings for parts of Germany have already been pronounced. According to the meteorological forecasts, there are sometimes strong thunderstorms over the middle and south of Germany, which are associated with heavy rain, hail and heavy gusts of wind. The air mass border, which is currently located above the northern middle of Germany, will move further south to the Alps on Sunday. This weather conditions are originally influenced by cool air polar, which flows from northwest to Germany.
weather forecasts and warning levels
In the afternoon and evening, strong thunderstorms in parts of southern Germany can be expected in the coming hours. The warnings suggest that hail can occur of up to 3 cm in diameter and the gusts of wind can reach speeds of up to 100 km/h. The DWD also warns of the possibility of heavy rain with rainfall by 30 l/m². Furthermore, heavy rain could occur in the first half of the night into the storm area - sometimes over several hours with sums around 40 l/m². The storm center also offers comprehensive information on the current weather conditions, including severe weather warnings and weather information for Germany. Preliminary warnings are spent up to 48 hours in advance, while acute warnings confirm the reliable arrival of natural hazards. A classification of the severe weather warnings takes place in different stages, from moderate (orange) to extreme storms (violet) St. st.
Today's warnings and weather forecasts illustrate the need to be prepared for the upcoming weather events and take the relevant precautionary measures to avoid possible dangers.
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