Salva alarm in the Erzgebirge district: gusts of wind up to 70 km/h awaited!

Salva alarm in the Erzgebirge district: gusts of wind up to 70 km/h awaited!

Erzgebirgskreis, Deutschland - alarm level red in the Erzgebirge district! On November 20, 2024, the German Weather Service (DWD) warns of dangerous gusts of wind that will sweep from the region from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The gusts reach speeds of up to 70 km/h and can occur particularly at high altitudes over 1000 meters. The weather is serious: falling branches and objects flying around represent an acute danger!

The warning is considered a striking weather warning (orange) and affects all residents of the Erzgebirge district in Saxony. It is advised to secure all freely standing objects, to firmly anchor tents and covers and to pay particular attention to falling objects outdoors. The current weather conditions also show slight snowfall at 0 ° C and a felt temperature of -5 ° C. The wind blows at 16 km/h, while the humidity is 87 %.

weather forecast and warning levels

The weather forecast for the evening shows that the temperatures can fall up to -4 ° C while the wind speeds continue to increase. From a wind force of 7 Beaufort, an official warning is pronounced, and from 12 Beaufort there is a risk to life! The DWD differentiates between different warning levels, which range from yellow to dark red.

Stay informed about the latest developments in your region! Do not miss any important information about weather warnings, police reports and more on our regional news page for the Erzgebirge district. Be careful and protect yourself from the impending storms!