Heat and thunderstorms: Hesse is preparing for violent storms!

Heat and thunderstorms: Hesse is preparing for violent storms!

The sky over Hesse is gathering and heralding a spectacular weather situation: Today, June 15, 2025, the German Weather Service (DWD) is warning of extreme weather phenomena that will spread across the region in the afternoon. While temperatures in Frankfurt reach up to 35 degrees Celsius, a thunderstorm front will appear later in the afternoon, which will abruptly end the summer heat. Already in the early evening hours, the thunderstorm situation will concentrate on the east of Hesse, as is the case Frankfurter Neue Presse reported.

The thunderstorm warnings particularly affect the districts of Fulda, Hersfeld-Rotenburg, the Schwalm-Eder district and the Vogelsberg district. These warnings are in effect until shortly before 11 p.m. Gusts of wind with speeds between 70 and 80 km/h are possible here. The forecasts indicate heavy rain, which can locally reach amounts of up to 25 liters per square meter. The warning of a storm that could bring heavy rain of up to 50 liters per square meter is less likely, but cannot be ruled out.

From heat to storms

Hesse has experienced a dramatic change in temperature in the past few days. The day before, June 14th, the temperatures had reached their peak, for example in Bad Vilbel with up to 34 degrees. The forecasts show that the hot start of summer will give way to a calming weather on Sunday, when temperatures drop to around 25 degrees in Frankfurt and 23 degrees in Bad Vilbel.

For numerous districts in Hesse, such as the Main-Kinzig district, Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Fulda, Wetteraukreis and Vogelsbergkreis, a thunderstorm warning is in effect until 10 p.m. This is supported by the current weather data from the DWD, which warn of dangerous weather conditions, including the threat of stormy gusts and heavy rain, which can occur regularly in a very short space of time. Extreme caution is therefore advised, especially on the roads.

Health risks and local effects

The combination of extreme heat and the subsequent storm not only poses risks to the infrastructure, but also has a health impact on the population. You may still feel comfortable at temperatures above 30 degrees, but the coming change in the weather can suddenly lead to health problems for many people. It is advised to pay particular attention to children and the elderly and take appropriate precautions during this weather condition.

The Online Upper Hessian News Their forecasts also emphasize the possibility of flooding, particularly in urban areas where roads and underpasses could be under water. It is therefore advisable to adapt behavior on the roads.>The situation could turn out to be serious, with high water levels in rivers expected, especially during thunderstorms, which poses an additional danger.

The DWD has already issued warnings for other districts such as Waldeck-Frankenberg, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Lahn-Dill-Kreis and many other regions. Everyone should keep an eye on the weather forecast in order to be able to react to upcoming changes in a timely manner, as is also the case on the Hesse show is emphasized.

With a good hand, you could look forward to a noticeable cooling down and a calming of the weather from Monday after the weather chaos has been overcome. So stay vigilant and protect yourself in good time!