Shock for the Germans: Thunderstorms and hail bring chaos at the weekend!

Shock for the Germans: Thunderstorms and hail bring chaos at the weekend!

A real weather mess is coming! Current reports from FNP According to this, drastic changes can be expected in Germany on the weekend of June 14th and 15th. After a phase of extreme heat, which brought temperatures up to 37 degrees in many regions, a dangerous change in the weather is on the horizon.

Weather expert Johannes Graf warns that a cold front will meet hot air masses, leading to dangerous instability in the atmosphere. Thunderstorms with so-called supercells could develop, bringing not only squalls but also heavy rain and hail. These supercells are known for their longevity and rotation, meaning they can cause immense damage. Western and central Germany are particularly affected, while the south of the country could suffer from the extreme conditions on Sunday.

Extreme weather conditions and their effects

A frightening prediction is hailstones that could be the size of golf or tennis balls. Loud Mirror It is expected that local rainfall amounts of up to 50 liters per square meter are possible within a very short period of time. This could lead to flooded streets in cities and flash flooding in rural areas. While the soil, which was damaged by the previous drought, cannot absorb water quickly enough, the already tense situation is significantly worsened.

In this weather situation, it is also important to pay attention to the UV index values, which will range from 7 to 9 in the coming days, especially in the south and in the Alps. This ensures that sunburn is inevitable if you don't protect yourself well.

Climate change and extreme weather

If you consider current developments, it becomes clear that such extreme weather events are not only increasing in Germany. According to an analysis by Welthungerhilfe Around 733 million people worldwide are affected by hunger, many of them children who suffer from the consequences of malnutrition. This predicament is further exacerbated by climate change and the associated extreme weather events such as storms, droughts and heavy rain.

Both the frequency and intensity of such events have been increasing since the 1990s; they now account for around 80 percent of all global disasters. It is therefore important not only to react to the weather situation in the short term, but also to develop long-term strategies to combat the causes.

So be careful and stay informed about current weather developments. Summer in Bavaria can be exciting, but also treacherous!