Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Munich: Additional Rain and Hail Could Intensify
The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued a severe weather warning for Munich, advising residents to prepare for potential dangers in the coming days.
According to the DWD, Munich and surrounding districts can expect rain showers and short thunderstorms as early as Thursday morning. Isolated gusts up to 115 km/h are not ruled out in Munich, with storm gusts up to 100 km/h expected in the city.
Heavy rain and hail are also expected, with hail up to 3 cm in diameter possible. Significant rainfall locally is predicted, with 25 to 40 liters of rain per square meter in a short time possible in Munich.
The DWD has issued an official warning for storm gusts up to 70 km/h, heavy rain with rainfall amounts around 20 l/m2, and hail. The warning is initially valid until 10 PM, but it may be extended depending on the weather conditions.
Severe thunderstorms are expected to reach western Bavaria in the evening and the south in the night to Friday. The cold front is expected to move into Bavaria from the west on Friday night, leading to a further drop in temperatures overnight.
Temperatures in Munich are expected to drop further overnight, with lows around 14°C on Friday. Another cold night around six degrees is expected overnight on Saturday in Munich.
The DWD advises not to stay outdoors, to avoid bodies of water, and to secure loose objects. Driving behavior should be adapted due to the severe weather conditions. The DWD also advises avoiding outdoor activities.
The weather rollercoaster in Munich continues with temperatures predicted to rise again to around 20 degrees on Saturday and Sunday. However, the DWD warns that the dangers of lightning, falling branches, flying objects, rapid flooding, aquaplaning, and landslides remain.
The specific names of the meteorologists from the German Weather Service (Deutscher Wetterdienst) who predicted heavy rain, hail, and severe thunderstorms in Munich in the coming days are not mentioned in the available search results.
Residents of Munich are encouraged to stay informed and follow the advice of the DWD to ensure their safety during this period of severe weather.
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