Storm warning for Hesse: gusts of up to 65 km/h after a heat wave!

Storm warning for Hesse: gusts of up to 65 km/h after a heat wave!

What's going on in Hesse? Stormy weather is on the way, after a very hot weekend. On Monday, June 23, 2025, meteorologists from the German Weather Service (DWD) issued storm warnings for several districts in the state. These warnings affect, among others, the Werra-Meißner district, the Waldeck-Frankenberg district, the Schwalm-Eder district, the Marburg-Biedenkopf district, the Vogelsberg district, the Fulda district, the Lahn-Dill district, the Hochtaunus district and the Rheingau-Taunus district. The warning period applies from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with gusts of up to 65 km/h expected. A fair amount of caution is therefore required, especially because of the dangers posed by falling branches and flying objects, as fr.de reports.

On the previous Sunday, June 22nd, the people of Hesse were still enjoying summer temperatures between 33 and 36 degrees, with heat warnings being issued for many parts of the country from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. But the joy of the heat was not without risk, because the heat stress posed a serious health risk. Older people, small children and people with certain previous illnesses are particularly at risk. These groups should be particularly careful, as intense heat exposure can lead to symptoms such as dizziness, weakness or even circulatory problems, as the website wärmewarenen.de highlights.

Predictive weather forecasts

The weather forecast for Monday is changeable, with rain showers and thunderstorms, especially in southern Hesse. Temperatures reach highs of 23 to 27 degrees, a stark contrast to the past few days. A north-south gradient in weather patterns is expected for Tuesday, with maximum temperatures of 22 degrees in the north and up to 27 degrees in the south. In terms of forecasts, the current figures even point to one of the hottest June months since 1881, which should not be easily overlooked.

The DWD does not issue heat warnings without reason. Excessive heat can cause various health risks. In particular, symptoms such as severe headaches, nausea or even heat stroke could occur, which in the worst case could be fatal, according to information from klima-mensch-gesundheit.de. This should not be taken lightly, especially if you belong to the most vulnerable groups.

• Gefährdete Gruppen bei Hitzebelastung:
• Ältere Menschen ab 65 Jahren
• Säuglinge und Kleinkinder
• Menschen mit akuten oder chronischen Erkrankungen
• Pflegebedürftige
• Berufstätige, die sich nicht vor Hitze schützen können

This shows again how important it is to be attentive. It is often enough if the neighbors secure their garden furniture properly or simply find a cool place. Remember to act quickly at the first signs of overheating and, if necessary, seek medical attention. So do well to follow the weather warnings carefully to enjoy a carefree summer!