The DWD has issued weather warnings for northern Hesse. Strong thunderstorms are to be expected in some regions. There is danger to life from lightning strikes.
+++ 4.15 p.m.: The German Weather Service (DWD) has extended three existing weather warnings. In the Hersfeld-Rotenburg district, as well as in the Werra-Meißner district and in the Schwalm-Eder district, the warning of strong thunderstorms will probably continue until 5 p.m.
+++ 3.45 p.m.: The DWD’s weather warning has been expanded. In addition to the Schwalm-Eder district, the district and the city of Kassel, the district of Hersfeld-Rotenburg and the Werra-Meissner district are now also affected.
In the Werra-Meißner district as well as in the city and district of Kassel, however, the DWD only warns of thunderstorms, in the others, however, of strong thunderstorms. The warnings are expected to be in effect until 4.15 p.m. The Waldeck-Frankenberg district is no longer affected by the warnings.
Thunderstorm over North Hesse: DWD warns of heavy rain and lightning strikes
First report from Tuesday, August 10th, 2021, 3 p.m .: Kassel – On Tuesday afternoon (August 10th, 2021) the DWD issued several official weather warnings for regions in Northern Hesse. The warning applies from 2:59 p.m. to approximately 3:45 p.m.
The thunderstorms have their origin in the west. They are accompanied by squalls that can reach speeds of up to 70 km / h. In addition, there is heavy rain with amounts of precipitation around 20 l / m² per hour.
The following areas are affected:
- Schwalm-Eder district
- Waldeck-Frankenberg district
- District and City of Kassel
The DWD warns that lightning strikes can occur locally. This is life-threatening for people. In addition, trees can be uprooted and roofs damaged. Falling branches, roof tiles or other objects are also possible and dangerous. The downpour can occasionally cause traffic obstructions. (jey) Already at the beginning of August there were several severe weather warnings from the DWD for northern Hesse.
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