Storm alarm in Altenkirchen: Storm gusts endanger the region!

Storm alarm in Altenkirchen: Storm gusts endanger the region!

Altenkirchen (Westerwald), Deutschland - On December 22, 2024, the German Weather Service (DWD) urgently warns of dangerous storms in the Altenkirchen district (Westerwald). According to a current message, gusts of gusts with speeds between 55 and 75 km/h are expected from this morning to the evening, which gradually develop from a west direction. From a height of 600 meters, there could even be gusts of up to 75 km/h, such as news.de reported. The warning applies from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and represents a striking weather warning, which means that the population should be particularly careful.

dangers and recommendations for action

The DWD warning contains specific recommendations for minimizing risks. Citizens are asked to secure freely standing objects such as garden furniture or tents. Mindfulness is particularly important because branches fall down due to the winds and objects can fly around. These risks should not be underestimated and can cause serious injuries, as well as

The weather conditions are currently characterized by major clouds and temperatures around 1 ° C. With increasing wind speed, the perceived temperature will drop up to -4 degrees. The DWD recalls that an official warning is pronounced from a wind force of 7 Beaufort, and there is even danger to life at 12 Beaufort. These extreme weather conditions are serious for the Altenkirchen region and should be taken seriously.

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