Heavy thunderstorms threaten: DWD warns for Middle Hesse!

In Middle Hesse, the German Weather Service (DWD) warns of severe thunderstorms. The districts of Gießen, Lahn-Dill-Kreis and Vogelsbergkreis are affected. The weather warning applies until 9:15 p.m. on January 7, 2025, but could be adapted or extended depending on the development of the weather. The thunderstorms could lead to flooded streets and full basements.

The DWD has divided the thunderstorms into four warning levels: the warning level 1 signals thunderstorms, warning level 2 a strong thunderstorm with gusts of wind, heavy rain and hail. Warning level 3 shows a heavy thunderstorm, threatening hurricane -like gusts, tornado risk and violent heavy rain. Warning level 4, the extreme thunderstorm, stands for extremely violent heavy rain and extremely strong wind. Currently, the weather warning of level 1 applies to parts of Central Hesse.

more weather warnings in the region

In addition to the thunderstorm warnings, further weather warnings are in force. According to Hessenschau there can be the risk of light snowfall from January 7, 2025, 3:00 p.m., 00:00 a.m., the amount of snow from 1 to 3 cm. Up to 7 cm is even possible in stables. This leads to an increased gladding and risk of slipping, which is why it is recommended to adapt the behavior in road traffic.

also warns from 6:00 p.m. on January 7 to 10:00 a.m. on January 8th, at light frost, at temperatures between 0 ° C and -2 ° C, with the possibility of frost damage. Another warning of smoothness applies from 3:00 p.m. on January 7 to 10:00 a.m. on January 8th, which also indicates the risk of slipping.

Finally,

Warns again for the period from 8:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on January 7th. Wind gusts of around 60 km/h are expected, and there is also a risk of lightning strikes and light objects flying around. The population is advised to avoid the stay outdoors, to search for protection and to secure loose objects.