Sturm Kirk's return: Hessen expects storm and heavy rain!

Sturm Kirk's return: Hessen expects storm and heavy rain!

in Hesse is imminent for an uncomfortable week because the ex-storm event "Kirk" is imminent. The German Weather Service (DWD) reports possible storm events that could be associated with wind speeds of up to 130 km/h. Meteorologists warn that the region could be affected, especially from Thursday, October 10th, if the storm arrives.

Already on Monday, October 7th, there were preliminary warnings for heavy rain and thunderstorms that affect Southern Hesse in particular. According to the weather experts, the districts of Darmstadt-Dieburg, Odenwald, Groß-Gerau and Bergstraße can be expected until Tuesday morning, October 8th, level 2 of 4. These conditions can lead to flooding of roads and dangerous aquaplaning.

weather forecasts for the region

The forecasts stipulate that on Wednesday, October 9th, the rain and stormy gusts are already expected. There are uncertainties regarding the exact course of the storm "Kirk", with different weather models unsettling differently. While some modeling indicate stripping through the west of Germany, others suspect that the storm could also affect the state center, especially Hesse.

The graduate meteorologist Dominik Jung warned that the storm could cause the weather to worsen from Thursday. The wind in particular becomes a central topic when the storm unfolds its full force. In addition to the strong winds, there are also considerable rainfall, in some areas up to 100 liters of rain could fall per square meter.

Although the temperatures on Monday should be pleasantly mild with maximum values between 16 and 20 degrees, the prediction of thunderstorms and heavy rain is emphasized by the weather experts in the evening. The weather remains changeable and rainy on Tuesday, whereby the temperatures will only vary slightly.

Overall, Hessen is preparing for a challenging weather week. The last forecasts indicate that not only rainfall, but also windy conditions will prevail, which makes preparations in the region even more difficult. The DWD advises caution, as the situation could change quickly and can lead to certain areas in Hesse will be severely affected. In the coming days it remains to be seen how the weather situation will develop and whether further warning messages will follow.

For detailed information and current updates about the weather in Hesse and the possible impact of ex-hurricane Kirk, See the reporting on www.herfelder-zeitung.de .