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Severe weather warning: Thunderstorms and squalls in southwest Germany!
Thunderstorms and storms are expected in Waiblingen and Baden-Württemberg on June 1, 2025, which have already caused damage.
Severe weather warning: Thunderstorms and squalls in southwest Germany!
In southwest Germany, especially in Baden-Württemberg, citizens are facing a restless start to the week. The German Weather Service (DWD) warns of a persistent risk of thunderstorms and possible heavy rain. Particular attention is paid to the night from Sunday to Monday, when thunderstorms are expected again in the area from Freiburg to Hohenlohe.
The weather conditions remain humid, so there is no exchange of air. Nevertheless, there is a slight decrease in the intensity of the thunderstorm compared to the turbulent weekend. However, strong to stormy gusts of wind can still occur.
Impact and damage of the last few days
Last Saturday, the northern half of Baden-Württemberg experienced serious storms, which led to over 100 fire and police operations. Cities such as Mannheim and Heidelberg were particularly affected, where numerous uprooted trees and fallen scaffolding were reported. Fortunately, there are currently no injuries to report. Nevertheless, property damage in the district was over 35,000 euros after a truck got into trouble in Leimen due to adverse weather conditions.
In Ulm, a lightning strike caused damage to the cathedral's electrical system, which led to the city being asked to turn down the tower lighting. Fallen trees also caused a stir in Pforzheim, where a pavilion was blown off a roof terrace and was secured by the police.
Forecast and warnings
The meteorological forecasts show that the risk of thunderstorms will remain until Monday evening. Loud Tagesschau.de Temperatures between 17 and 24 degrees are expected on Monday before further showers occur in the evening hours.
The weather services also warn of squalls and large hailstones, which could occur particularly during thunderstorms. Population warnings remain acute and people are advised to exercise caution on the roads.
Overall, it can be said that for many in Baden-Württemberg, the start of the week is marked by the storms of the last few days. The damage will be assessed in more detail in the coming days. The fire brigade units remain on alert in order to be able to react to further unusual weather conditions.