Hurricane Kirk is approaching: Storm warning for the Schwarzwald-Baar district!

Hurricane Kirk is approaching: Storm warning for the Schwarzwald-Baar district!

Hurricane Kirk is currently moving across the Atlantic and is heading towards mainland Europe. Although it has not yet caused any excitement in populated areas, the regions in southwest Germany, including the Schwarzwald-Baar district, are facing stormy times.

Graduate meteorologist Jürgen Schmidt from Wetterkontor predicts that gusts of between 90 and 100 kilometers per hour could be reached in Villingen-Schwenningen on Thursday. In the higher regions of the Black Forest, hurricane gusts with speeds of up to 120 kilometers per hour are possible. These strong winds should not be underestimated and are clearly dangerous for everyone who spends time outdoors.

Crossing and Impact of Kirk

Kirk is currently being observed west of Portugal. Forecasts suggest it will head directly east on Wednesday morning, with its first impacts felt off the coast of Portugal.

The region is particularly known for its impressive waves, such as those found off Nazaré. These waves are some of the largest surfable in the world; In the spring of 2024, Sebastian Steudtner surfed a breathtaking 28 meter high wave there. But first Kirk will move through Portugal and then set his sights on the northwest coast of Spain and the Pyrenees. “It's definitely going to be exciting here,” warns Schmidt, who is following the situation closely.

Safety precautions and personal recommendations

In Germany, the forecasts for the coming days are somewhat less dramatic than originally assumed. While storm and possibly hurricane gusts are expected on Thursday, Schmidt advises avoiding long walks in the forest or even work such as roofing. Instead, balcony furniture should be protected to avoid possible accidents.

However, the windy episode will not last long. The all-clear was given in the afternoon and evening on Thursday - the hurricane's foothills were already moving towards the Baltic Sea. However, the weather forecast for the week after remains uncertain. A stable southwesterly current would be ideal for bringing about “Golden October” with clear skies and colorful leaves, but it is unclear whether this will materialize.

A cool autumn night is ahead on Saturday, where temperatures can drop by up to one degree - all the more reason to bring sensitive plants indoors. According to Schmidt, however, there is no onset of winter in sight, which promises a certain level of calm in the coming weeks.

For current developments and detailed weather information, please refer to the weather reports, which are regularly updated and provide further insights into the weather situation. These developments will be closely monitored over the next few days so that the population can remain well informed. You can find out more about this read here.