Storm alarm in Gifhorn: Citizens expect storm gusts up to 75 km/h!

Storm alarm in Gifhorn: Citizens expect storm gusts up to 75 km/h!

Gifhorn, Deutschland - A severe weather warning was pronounced for Gifhorn! On October 13, 2024, more precisely at 04:05 a.m., the German Weather Service (DWD) announced that the Gifhorn district in Lower Saxony will be affected by violent gusts of wind. This warning is expected to apply until 8:00 a.m. on the same day and is a reaction to the upcoming extreme weather conditions.

The gusts of wind are expected from a west direction at speeds of up to 65 km/h (this corresponds to about 18 m/s). In regions or exposed locations affected by showers, the wind speed can even reach up to 75 km/h. This unexpected wind can be dangerous for the residents, since it could not only tear down a few unnecessary branches, but also make it dangerously flying around. Therefore, it is advisable to secure freely standing objects such as garden furniture or tents.

weather conditions and recommendations

Currently there is moisture in the Gifhorn district, with heavy rain and temperatures around 11 degrees Celsius. The air humidity is 95 percent, which increases the already unpleasant weather. The wind blows at 31 km/h, and the UV index is currently located to 0, which means no direct danger from sunlight. For everyone who wants to stay outdoors, special caution is required.

A look at the weather development in the course of the morning shows that the weather conditions are not stable: in the early morning hours there was already a wind force of 22 km/h, which could rise to 30 km/h until 8:00 a.m. Visitors or residents are advised to pay attention to falling branches and other potentially dangerous objects. It could be worth securing the surroundings in advance.

1. type of message: observation
2. Time frame of the message: Warning
3. Warning level of message: striking weather warning (orange)

The DWD has clearly defined its warning levels: yellow, orange, red and dark red, with each level rising dangers. It is important to take these warnings seriously, especially when it comes to stays outdoors.

For those who want to learn more about regional events, the Regio News page for Gifhorn offers current information about political reports, fuel prices and warning messages. With these helpful resources, the population always remains informed so that it can react quickly.

For more details on this uncomfortable topic and to always get current information, a look at the website of www.news.de recommended. New weather data and warnings are provided there every day to continuously inform the public about the developments.

This article is based on the current data of the DWD, the local weather stations and thus offer a realistic overview of the topic. The weather forecast and corresponding warning messages are updated regularly to inform the citizens as quickly as possible.

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Ort	Gifhorn, Deutschland