Moderate damages may occur, especially in vulnerable or in exposed areas and to people who carry out weather-related activities.

Be careful, keep informed of the latest weather forecast.

METEO-FRANCE

There is a high potential for the development of severe thunderstorms.

This is an early advisory for the potential development of severe weather, so that appropriate preparations and precautions can be made in good time. For more information please visit www.dwd.de/handlungsempfehlungen/vorabinformation Thunderstorms and their accompanying effects typically occur very locally and often only a few places experience their full intensity. More precise information about place, extent and timing will be available as soon as official weather warnings are in place. We advise you to pay careful attention to forecast updates.

Deutscher Wetterdienst

There is a risk of severe thunderstorms with gale- or storm-force gusts, very heavy rain and hail (level 3 of 4). Max. gusts: < 75 km/h

Precipitation amounts: < 40 l/m²/1h

Hail: possible

Danger to life and limb due to: lightning (danger to life!)

single branches falling

objects flying through the air

rapid flooding of roads, subways and basements

widespread aquaplaning

possible mudslides

hail. Recommendations for what to do: Avoid staying outdoors and seek shelter (e.g. in buildings). Avoid being near lakes and rivers Secure free-standing objects (e.g. screens and furniture). For example, fasten tents and coverings. Watch out for falling objects outdoors (e.g. branches). Avoid flooded areas and areas at risk. Adapt your behaviour in road traffic - be prepared for disruptions to transport routes. If appropriate, take precautions against flooding. If flooding is expected or has already set in, leave the basement immediately. Keep up to date on the flood situation at www.hochwasserzentralen.de

Deutscher Wetterdienst

There is a risk of severe thunderstorms with gale- or storm-force gusts, very heavy rain and hail (level 3 of 4). Max. gusts: < 75 km/h

Precipitation amounts: < 40 l/m²/1h

Hail: possible

Danger to life and limb due to: lightning (danger to life!)

single branches falling

objects flying through the air

rapid flooding of roads, subways and basements

widespread aquaplaning

possible mudslides

hail. Recommendations for what to do: Avoid staying outdoors and seek shelter (e.g. in buildings). Avoid being near lakes and rivers Secure free-standing objects (e.g. screens and furniture). For example, fasten tents and coverings. Watch out for falling objects outdoors (e.g. branches). Avoid flooded areas and areas at risk. Adapt your behaviour in road traffic - be prepared for disruptions to transport routes. If appropriate, take precautions against flooding. If flooding is expected or has already set in, leave the basement immediately. Keep up to date on the flood situation at www.hochwasserzentralen.de

Deutscher Wetterdienst

There is a risk of heavy thunderstorms with gale- or storm-force gusts, heavy rain and hail (level 2 of 4). Max. gusts: < 75 km/h

Precipitation amounts: < 25 l/m²/1h

Hail: possible

Hazard(s) caused by: lightning (danger to life!)

single branches falling

objects flying through the air

isolated, rapid flooding of roads and subways

aquaplaning

hail. Recommendations for what to do: Avoid staying outdoors and seek shelter (e.g. in buildings). Avoid being near lakes and rivers Secure free-standing objects (e.g. screens and furniture). For example, fasten tents and coverings. Watch out for falling objects outdoors (e.g. branches). Adapt your behaviour in road traffic. Avoid flooded areas and areas at risk (such as subways).

Deutscher Wetterdienst

There is a risk of extreme thunderstorms with gale- or storm-force gusts, extremely heavy rain and hail (level 4 of 4). Max. gusts: < 80 km/h

Precipitation amounts: < 50 l/m²/1h

Hail: possible

Great danger to life and limb due to: lightning (danger to life!)

single branches falling

objects flying through the air

rapid and widespread flooding of roads, subways and basements

very widespread aquaplaning

possible mudslides

hail. Recommendations for what to do: Avoid staying outdoors and travelling at all cost. Avoid being near lakes and rivers Secure free-standing objects (e.g. screens and furniture). For example, fasten tents and coverings. Watch out for falling objects outdoors (e.g. branches). Be prepared for considerable and widespread disruption to transport routes, including road closures. If appropriate, take precautions against flooding. If flooding is expected or has already set in, immediately leave lower storeys and move to higher places. Keep up to date on the flood situation at www.hochwasserzentralen.de Be prepared for interruptions to distribution networks (e.g. electricity, mobile phone network). Keep up to date on the situation via radio, television, internet, etc. Follow the instructions of disaster management or civil protection authorities. Inform other people who might be at risk (e.g. neighbours, friends and family).

Deutscher Wetterdienst