Storm flood warning on the Baltic Sea coast: Ueckermünde on alert!

On January 12, 2025, weather services warn of a slight storm surge on the German Baltic Sea coast. The warning applies to this evening. Increased water levels are expected on the entire Baltic Sea coast, especially in Lübeck, where the water could increase up to 1 meter above the middle water level. Water levels between 1.05 and 1.15 meters above the middle water level.

In Ueckermünde, flood alarm level II was proclaimed, the third highest warning level. This affects several meadows and bank zones, and the residents are asked to remove vehicles from bank parking spaces and to stay away from endangered areas. In addition, there was an assignment for the fire brigade, water protection police and sea rescuers in the Kiel Fjord when a kitesurfer got into need. Smith's search was discontinued on Saturday after the Kitesurfer had registered near the Friedrichsorter lighthouse.

weather conditions and effects in the Harz

In the Harz, all winter sports areas are open. After the recent snowfalls, the snow depths are between 20 and 30 centimeters, with up to 40 centimeters on the Wurmberg. The cross -country trails are currently prepared. The weather forecasts for the night of Monday forecast temperatures up to -12 degrees in the mountains and -4 degrees on the EMS. This could lead to smooth roads and dense fog in Lower Saxony. In the coming week, maximum values are expected between 0 and 4 degrees, with initially sunny weather before the temperatures will increase by 7 degrees from Tuesday.

in Koserow on Usedom, flood warning level 1 was also reached.

According to information on the storm surge, which can occur in Lower Saxony, it is an exceptionally high water level in coastal areas, influenced by wind strength, direction and tides. The Lower Saxony State Operation for Water Management, Coastal and Nature Conservation (NLWKN) monitors and predicts storm surges in Lower Saxony and, together with the German Weather Service (DWD), operates a national storm flood warning service. Warnings are updated regularly and there are measures to be minimized by risk for endangered areas, including early warning systems and coastal protection.