Sturm warning for the district of Mettmann: Wind gusts up to 55 km/h await!

Sturm warning for the district of Mettmann: Wind gusts up to 55 km/h await!

In the district of Mettmann, the German Weather Service has expressed an official warning of violent wind gusts, which applies from the afternoon of December 15, 2024. This warning particularly affects the northern half of the circle and will continue until December 17th. As early as 5 p.m., gusts with speeds of up to 55 kilometers per hour can be expected from the southwestern direction. This weather conditions could lead to light objects flying around, which can endanger security in the region, such as Supertipp-online.de

weather warnings and their importance

The warning level 1, which falls under which these wind gusts fall, is activated as soon as gusts over 50 km/h are expected at a height of about 10 meters. In summit stores, meteorologists report even higher speeds that can possibly achieve threatening dimensions. A warning of striking weather is pronounced when gusts between 65 and 85 km/h can be expected. In addition, depending on the strength of the gusts, warnings can also be enacted in extreme weather events that predict the wind speeds of over 140 km/h. Details on the warning levels and criteria can be found at wetter.com

The weather situation is characterized by a weak warm front that brings moist and mild air into the region and increases the likelihood of further weather phenomena. Citizens are also asked to take precautionary measures and to adapt to possible impairments in everyday life, especially in traffic.