Storm alarm: Thunderstorms and gusts of wind meet the Hohenlohekreis!

Storm alarm: Thunderstorms and gusts of wind meet the Hohenlohekreis!

A thunderstorm is just around the corner! In the Hohenlohekreis, Baden-Württemberg, the residents can expect a strong thunderstorm on July 14, 2025 from 7:27 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. According to News.de 70 km/h and heavy rain with up to 25 liters per square meter and hour. The conditions could become risky for the population, so caution is required.

For such extreme weather conditions, there are some dangers that must not be underestimated. Lightning strikes, falling branches and flying objects are just a few of the potential risks. Fast flooding of roads and underpasses as well as aquaplaning are also serious dangers. Therefore, the experts from the German Weather Service (DWD) recommend avoiding the outdoor stay and getting to safety.

recommendations for action

So what to do? Residents should consider some important precautions:

Avoid
• stay outdoors or search for protection.
Avoid
• waters because they can be dangerous during the thunderstorm.
Secure free objects to minimize damage. Attach
• tents and covers to prevent a blow away.
• pay attention to falling objects and be careful in road traffic.
• flooded and endangered sections absolutely avoid.

The DWD classifies the current weather warning into the second warning level, which is marked as "striking weather warning" (orange). This warning level indicates that the weather conditions are not unusual, but can be potentially dangerous. Details of the warning levels can be found on the website of the DWD, where a total of four steps from yellow to violet are broken down. Level 3 (red) stands for very dangerous weather conditions and level 4 (violet) for extreme dangers that can cause life -threatening situations, such as dwd.de explained in detail.

The thermometer in the Hohenlohe district currently shows mild 23 ° C, the air humidity is 77%. However, the wind with an estimated 7 km/h can cause an easy amount. From 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - according to hour weather development - 100% probability of precipitation is assumed. After 11:00 p.m. it is slowly getting a little quieter, with just 72% precipitation probability at midnight.

The next few hours will be crucial to observe the effects of the upcoming thunderstorm. Local residents should adjust to the weather well and keep an eye on the local weather warnings.