Storm warning in Saxony-Anhalt: hurricane gusts threaten before Christmas!

Storm warning in Saxony-Anhalt: hurricane gusts threaten before Christmas!

In Saxony-Anhalt and Hesse there is a risk of extreme weather conditions with hurricane gusts and wintry temperatures in the coming days. The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued an official severe weather warning of hurricane gusts for the Harz district in the Upper Harz. This warning is in effect from 6 a.m. Thursday, December 19, until 3 p.m. The DWD also warns of squalls in Saxony-Anhalt, especially in the Harz and Mansfeld-Südharz districts, where the warning is valid from midnight on Thursday until 6 p.m. Wind speeds of up to 140 km/h can be reached on the Brocken, a dangerous situation that could affect the maintenance of safety MZ.de reports.

On Thursday itself it will be very cloudy and rainy throughout Saxony-Anhalt with temperatures of up to 14 degrees. At night temperatures will drop to minus one degree, while sleet and snowfall are expected in the Harz Mountains. Friday brings more wintry conditions with temperatures dropping as low as minus four degrees at high altitudes. From Friday morning the probability of snow showers will reduce, but strong winds will continue to round off the wintry picture.

Weather warnings in Hesse

Heavy weather fronts are also approaching in Hesse DWD.de reports. It is expected here on Friday that wind gusts of up to 60 km/h will occur for a short time, especially in the mountainous areas, which brings with it additional dangers from slippery conditions and snow. Temperatures are around freezing at higher altitudes and there is a risk of frost. Snowfall is expected, especially in the higher mountains, which could further complicate road conditions. Massive rainfall, including sleet and snow, is also expected in Hesse this weekend.