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More stormy weather to strike eastern and southern Germany

Germany is yet to see the end of spells of stormy weather as predictions of humidity threaten further thunder and lightning.

More stormy weather to strike eastern and southern Germany
Saxony has been particularly affected by storms in recent days. Photo: DPA.

There is a high chance of stormy weather in the eastern and southern Germany on Thursday. According to the German Weather Service (DWD) a number of storms threaten to hit these regions, particularly in the afternoon.

Nationwide top temperatures will hit 30 degrees C, especially along the Oder river.

Wednesday already saw a number of storms across Germany. In some areas, particularly in Lower Saxony and Hesse, up to 40 litres of rain per metre squared fell within an hour. Storm squalls of around 100km were measured throughout the hour.

Storms in Brandenburg a week ago knocked a tree into the road. Photo: DPA.

“Localized showers and thunderstorms poured down in stormy areas,” said DWD meteorologist Robert Hausen.

In some parts of Uslar, Lower Saxony, the police reported flooded streets. The pressure from the rain pushed manhole covers out of place, causing the flooding.

The nearby town of Einbeck was also affected when mud and water flooded streets making them impassable. In Hardegsen, a fallen overheard cable caused disruption as a large area of the town was closed off to the public.

According to experts, it will be muggy in the South over the weekend, which could lead to further storms.

Hot days lie ahead for the beginning of the coming weekend. In isolated cases the temperature could reach 40 degrees C, Hausen said. However it is too early for a reliable prediction.

The DWD mapped out which areas of Germany would be the most affected by storms.

 

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Spring to arrive in Germany with temperatures of up to 21C

The moment many people around Germany have been waiting for is almost here: as of Thursday, temperatures are expected to crack the 20C mark and stay warm through the start of spring.

Spring to arrive in Germany with temperatures of up to 21C

Whether it’s the pink cherry blossom trees which have started to bloom, lighter evenings or people walking around with ice cream cones, the signs of springs have already started to show around Germany in March.

Now the weather is also catching up: following rain storms on Wednesday, the mercury is expected to reach at least 20C in many parts of the Bundesrepublik on Thursday. 

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First there’s some damper news: On Wednesday, Germany – in particular the southwest – is expected to be hit by the storms. In the Black Forest, 30 to 40 litres per square metre will fall by midday, according to the German Weather Service (DWD).

In the Alps, light snowfall will set in above 1,000 to 1,200 metres, with fresh snowfall of around five centimetres expected. 

The rain will ease by the following morning, but it will remain cloudy.

Up to 21C on Thursday

On Thursday, after the morning the fog disappears, people can look forward to a sunny and dry day – especially in the south and western parts of Germany. 

Temperatures will rise to a pleasant 14 to 21C degrees, with the highest values on the Upper Rhine. 

In mountainous areas and by the sea, it will remain somewhat cooler at 10C to 14C. 

Friday will be characterised by changeable weather: there will be sunny spells as well as rain showers, which will spread from the west and may be heavy in places – including thunderstorms. 

Temperatures will be between 14C and 18C degrees, and in the Lausitz region in eastern Germany it could even reach a warm 20 degrees.

Warmer weeks

While this Sunday could still see some single digit temperatures in northern parts of Germany – such as 9C in Berlin and Hamburg – the coming week is set to experience continually warmer weather, remaining at 14C and higher. 

The first day of spring officially begins this year with the Spring Equinox on March 19th. The days will become even lighter in Germany after Daylight Savings Time, which this year takes place in the early hours of Easter Sunday, or March 31st.

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