The first autumn storm of the season is approaching. “Ignatz” picks up speed, the German Weather Service warns of strong gusts – sometimes even with hurricane force.
Offenbach / Berlin / Hanover – The first strong autumn storm of the year is approaching with storm “Ignatz”. The German Weather Service (DWD) expects gusts of wind in Lower Saxony and Bremen this Thursday.
At exposed locations such as the North Sea coast and in the high altitudes of the Harz Mountains, hurricane-like gusts with a wind speed of up to 110 kilometers per hour are possible, said a DWD meteorologist.
The storm could even reach hurricane strength on the Brocken. This also applies to peaks such as the Feldberg in the Black Forest or the Fichtelberg. Hurricane gusts of up to 120 kilometers per hour are possible there. A series of light storm surges is also expected for the North Sea coast of Lower Saxony from Thursday.
Storm low “Ignatz” is expected to reach Lower Saxony in the southwest from early Thursday morning and then move further east. Widespread gusts of 8 and 9 have to be expected – even inland. Particularly in the North Sea and west of the Weser, individual thunderstorms that can bring heavy rain are therefore possible.
The storm is also expected to sweep away over Berlin and Brandenburg on Thursday and Friday. According to the information, the wind speeds could reach up to 100 kilometers per hour. People in this region shouldn’t go on trips to the park on Thursday. The DWD expressly warned of the danger of falling branches because of “Ignatz” and recommended that it would be best not to leave the house. The zoo and Tierpark Berlin announced that they will not open on Thursday.
In the course of the afternoon, according to the DWD, the wind decreases from the west again. Only in the north will it be stormy until Friday. In addition, it rains on Friday in the northern half and on the edge of the Alps – otherwise the sun often comes out.
But it’s getting colder in Germany. On Thursday the temperatures are between 13 and 18 degrees, on Friday mostly only between 8 and 13 degrees. Saturday looks similar. A mix of sun, clouds and fog can be expected, explained the DWD. Sunday brings sunshine and 12 to 17 degrees, at the latest from Tuesday the weather will be more unstable again. dpa
