Sturm and heavy rain threaten: Attention at the Erlangen Bergkirchweih!

Sturm and heavy rain threaten: Attention at the Erlangen Bergkirchweih!

A sunny Sunday in Erlangen could quickly turn into an uncomfortable thunderstorm. The German Weather Service has warned for today, which is particularly important in the afternoon, the district of Erlangen-Höchstadt adjacent regions of Forchheim, Bamberg and Bayreuth. Heavy rain and gusts of gusts of up to 70 km/h are forecast.

The notes to fallen branches of trees are particularly frightening. This is particularly important for the numerous visitors to the traditional Bergkirchweih in Erlangen, since some beer gardens are under old trees that are endangered by the stormy gusts. The warning level 2 for "striking weather" also applies to Forchheim, Bamberg and Bayreuth, where storms and heavy rains are also to be expected.

storm and their consequences

all over Germany, according to Meteorologist other thunderstorms, then in the west the middle and finally also in the south and east of the country. In the eastern and southern area, hailstones can even grow up to 3 cm, while there is a weather calming in the west and northwest.

The dangers of heavy rain are serious: Over 60 liters of rain per square meter worth knowing in a short time can not only lead to floods, but also roof damage, such as recently in a production hall in Paderborn, where the roof has collapsed under water. There, too, the emergency services had to deploy because of full basement, but luckily there were no injuries.

industry observations and local warnings

The weather warnings are continuously updated and not only affect the big cities, but are also issued at the city and district level. According to Wetteronline , this important information about thunderstorms, rain, storm and smoothness. With these warnings you want to protect the population from the dangers such as lightning strikes, floods and storm damage.

For the Nuremberg, Fürth and the surrounding area, there are currently no current warnings, which could bring a little relief. Nevertheless, all residents and visitors in the potentially affected regions should show vigilance on Sunday and adjust to a possible fall in the temperature after the thunderstorms - the values ​​could fall to 17 to 8 degrees.

With these weather forecasts in mind, it is advisable to be particularly mindful on Sunday and to give the temporary rescues and possible thunderstorms a clear consideration. Let's see how the weather will influence the celebrations of the Bergkirchweih - a good knack and security come first!