Strong thunderstorms are imminent: Safety instructions for the Rems-Murr district!

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On June 6, 2025, the DWD warns of strong thunderstorms in the Rems-Murr district and Stuttgart. Observe safety instructions!

Am 6. Juni 2025 warnt der DWD vor starkem Gewitter im Rems-Murr-Kreis und Stuttgart. Sicherheitshinweise beachten!
On June 6, 2025, the DWD warns of strong thunderstorms in the Rems-Murr district and Stuttgart. Observe safety instructions!

Strong thunderstorms are imminent: Safety instructions for the Rems-Murr district!

The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued a warning of strong thunderstorms for the Rems-Murr district and Stuttgart. This unusually severe weather event is expected to occur in the afternoon of today, Friday, June 6, 2025. The thunderstorm level is classified as two out of four and is valid from 4:02 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The upcoming thunderstorm will be particularly dangerous due to lightning strikes, rapid flooding of streets and underpasses, aquaplaning and hailstorms. There is also a risk of falling trees and falling objects, as ZVW reports.

Details about the warning situation

In addition to the strong thunderstorms, there is also a warning for gusts of wind. These are active from 10:41 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and can reach speeds of up to 55 km/h. In storm areas, wind gusts of up to 65 km/h are possible. Wetterdienst.de also states that flying objects and falling branches can further endanger the situation.

In the last few hours, the thunderstorms have been moving in from the west and are bringing not only heavy rain but also small-grain hail. Rainfall amounts of up to 20 l/m² per hour are expected. The recommended safety instructions should be taken seriously:

  • Aufenthalt im Freien vermeiden oder Schutz suchen
  • Gewässer meiden
  • Frei stehende Objekte sichern
  • Zelte und Abdeckungen befestigen
  • Aufherabfallende Gegenstände achten
  • Verhalten im Straßenverkehr anpassen
  • Überflutete Abschnitte meiden

Recommendations for action

The authorities recommend adapting your activities if the weather continues to be bad, especially during thunderstorms. Practical measures include securing loose items outdoors and checking the stability of tent structures. You should also be careful when staying near trees or water. More information and detailed warning situations are available at wetterdienst.de.

The next few hours will be crucial; The population is asked to pay attention to the current weather reports and, if necessary, to review the precautionary measures taken yesterday.