Severe weather warning: strong thunderstorms and hail in Vogelsberg awaited!

Severe weather warning: strong thunderstorms and hail in Vogelsberg awaited!

On Saturday, June 14, 2025, the German Weather Service (DWD) warns of severe thunderstorms in the Vogelsberg district. The warning applies from 3 p.m. to midnight, and the forecasts are anything but gratifying. Rainfall of up to 40 liters per square meter threatens. Extreme storms can even be expected in the region, with Hail not excluded with grain sizes by 3 cm and heavy gusts of wind up to 100 km/h (BFT 10). In some cases, hurricane -like gusts of up to 110 km/h (BFT 11) can occur. As hessenschau.de also notes, there are uncertainties regarding the platform of the thunderstorms.

The DWD recommends that all citizens to follow the weather forecasts carefully and to take precautions in such conditions. It is advisable to secure outdoor objects and largely avoid the outdoor stay. Distance from buildings, trees, scaffolding and high -voltage lines should be observed. Furthermore, it is advisable to inform neighbors and relatives about the risk situation so that everyone is well informed.

heat and weather conditions

The risk of storm is not limited to Saturday. Showers -like rains and heavy thunderstorms are also to be expected on Sunday. This weather situation is in context with the hot temperatures that had already reached up to 35 degrees in Hesse in the days before. hessenschau.de also warns of a high thermal load, which can cause health problems, especially for older and needy people. The official heat warning applies on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. On hot days it is important to drink enough water and keep the interiors cool.

The rising temperatures and the impending thunderstorms are part of a larger trend that is caused by climate change. According to DWD there is an increase in extreme weather events such as heat waves, while strict frosts decrease. This means that we have to adapt to new phenomena that affect the weather in our region.

The scientists predict that climate change will increase even in the coming decades. This leads to an increased probability of heat waves and heavy rain events, while the likelihood of cold winter and cool summer decreases. Therefore, it is important to prepare for such extreme weather conditions, since the consequences of these changes can not only influence the weather, but also the quality of life and security in our region.