Weather warning for Dachau: fog drastically lowers view!

Weather warning for Dachau: fog drastically lowers view!

Today, the German Weather Service (DWD) warns for the district of Dachau in Bavaria in front of dense fog formation, which can significantly restrict the view. This weather warning was pronounced on October 18, 2024 at 10:46 p.m. and is expected to apply until 10:00 a.m. on October 19, 2024.

The areas concerned could have to deal with visual lengths of less than 150 meters, which can be dangerous for drivers in particular. It is advisable to adapt the driving behavior accordingly and to adapt to suddenly occurring visual impairments. This warning level is classified as "yellow" and indicates possible dangers that can arise from the weather conditions.

What the fog warning means

In general, the DWD distinguishes four warning levels: yellow, orange, red and dark red. In “yellow”, people in the region should exercise increased caution. Fog can not only affect the view, but also lead to dangerous situations in road traffic. The DWD recommends observing the traffic carefully and acting accordingly.

Currently the weather in Dachau is characterized by predominant clouds. At 12 ° C and an air humidity of 97%, the temperatures feel even fresher. The weak wind blows at speeds of about 9 km/h, while the UV index is at 0 at this time, which means that no UV radiation should be dangerous.

For a comprehensive overview of the hourly weather development, residents can learn the following:

The DWD emphasizes that the data can change again and again, depending on the latest weather observations. Drivers and pedestrians are asked to be particularly attentive and take suitable precautions in order to be safe.

For current updates and warning messages, it is advisable to follow the warning detector on Twitter to stay up to date.

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