Storm chaos in Harburg: thunderstorms and gusts of gusts threaten!

Storm chaos in Harburg: thunderstorms and gusts of gusts threaten!

Harburg, Deutschland - in the district of Harburg, on October 13, 2024, the highest alert will be pronounced due to a current severe weather warning from the German Weather Service (DWD). From the early afternoon hours, the meteorologists expect violent thunderstorms, accompanied by gusts of wind at speeds of up to 80 km/h. This weather conditions could create dangerous conditions that seriously endanger the security of residents.

The severe weather warning applies from 1:07 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and describes a striking weather warning in Orange. The warning levels of the DWD are divided into different categories: yellow, orange, red and dark red. From a wind speed of 80 km/h, the danger is classified as high by falling branches and flying objects, which can be life -threatening. It is advised not to stay outdoors and to look for protection in buildings.

Current weather conditions in Harburg

At the time of the warning, the weather in the Harburg district was characterized by heavy rain and a high humidity of 79%. The temperature was 10 ° C, while a continuous wind of about 30 km/h blew. The perceived temperature was 9 degrees. In such weather conditions, the effects of the thunderstorms can be particularly strong. The combination of rain and wind increases the risk that objects are taken by the wind and cause potential damage.

To give the citizens orientation, several recommendations for action have been issued: it is recommended to avoid stays outdoors, avoid waters and to secure free items such as furniture or covers from the storm. This not only serves your own protection, but is also intended to prevent objects in the area flying around and endangering others.

• type of message: observation
• Time frame of the message: Warning
• Warning level of message: striking weather warning (orange)

The hourly weather forecast for Harburg shows that from 2:00 p.m. the temperatures will remain stable, but the precipitation intensity remains high. The DWD also points out that an official weather warning is already being proclaimed from a wind force of 7 Beaufort. There is a risk to life from 12, which is particularly alarming for the region.

In order to always be informed about such extreme weather conditions, the following the warning detector on Twitter . Further information on the current events in the region can also be found on the Regio News page for Harburg, where the population is continuously supplied with important messages.