Storm chaos in Freiburg: Storm gusts are trees and blocking!

Storm chaos in Freiburg: Storm gusts are trees and blocking!

violent storm, triggered by the ex-hurricane "Kirk", caused serious disorders in Baden-Württemberg. On October 10, 2024, especially around 8:50 a.m., the fire brigade had to be active in numerous missions because fallen trees and damaged overhead lines caused problems. Fortunately, greater damage or personnel injuries have so far failed.

In the affected regions, including Freiburg, there were considerable impairments in road and rail traffic. Deutsche Bahn reported that the S-Bahn line between Vaihingen in the district of Ludwigsburg and Filderstadt in the Esslingen district was temporarily closed due to a damaged overhead line. In order to accommodate the traveler, bus emergency traffic will be set up. There are also reports that trees near Freudenstadt and Tübingen fell on the tracks in the early morning hours of October.

fire brigade operations and traffic problems

The fire brigade was strongly challenged, especially in the regions around Freiburg and in Offenburg and the surrounding area, where it recorded over 30 missions. Among other things, the emergency services had to remove fallen trees and ensure the safety of the streets. For many commuters, the situation was a considerable inconvenience because they rely on alternative means of transport. In view of the stormy weather conditions, the traffic in the affected areas partially came to a standstill.

Due to this weather conditions, the German Weather Service (DWD) continues to issue severe weather warnings. For Thursday, strong gusts of wind in Stuttgart and hurricane gusts in the Black Forest were predicted. Especially at high altitudes over 1,000 meters in the government districts of Freiburg and Karlsruhe, there can even be wind speeds of up to 140 kilometers per hour. This leads to a recognizable danger from flying objects and falling trees, which also tightens the already tense traffic situation.

conclusion on the current weather conditions

The weather conditions are expected to improve from noon when the wind is being weakened. Nevertheless, the situation in the areas concerned remains tense, and the citizens are asked to exercise caution. The seismic activities in the form of the ex-hurricane "Kirk" are another example of the challenges, the extreme weather conditions for the infrastructure and the population. Further details on the situation and the continued operations can be taken from reporting at www.swp.de, where current information is provided.