Storm warning: Storm flood threatens North Sea coast before Christmas!

Storm warning: Storm flood threatens North Sea coast before Christmas!

Wilhelmshaven, Deutschland - Before Christmas, the alarm level on the German North Sea coast increases! The authorities urgently warn of an impending flood that could cause massive floods in the coming days. As fuldainfo , a risk of flooding for beaches and neighboring areas is predicted for Thursday. On Friday morning, an increase in the tide high water by up to 1.75 meters in cities such as Emden, Wilhelmshaven and Cuxhaven is expected. Stormy gusts with wind speeds of up to 80 km/h could additionally tighten the Situation.

critical levels in Hamburg

On Monday, the situation on the German North Sea coast will continue to be tense: According to the Federal Office for Sea shipping and hydrography (BSH), the water level is expected to increase up to 2.50 meters above the average flood level, such as Bild reported. The Weser and Elbebiet is particularly affected, with for Hamburg-St. Pauli is forecast an increase of about two meters to the apex around 7 a.m. on Monday morning. This could lead to the historic fish market being flooded. The police asked the residents to remove vehicles from endangered zones and secure their buildings to minimize damage.

The population is urgently asked to regularly find out about the weather warnings and take precautions, since on the days after the first storm surge on Sundays there will also be high water levels. The experts advise you to act prudently and avoid danger zones to protect yourself and others.