Strong thunderstorms are threatening: DWD warns for Schwandorf and Neumarkt!

Strong thunderstorms are threatening: DWD warns for Schwandorf and Neumarkt!

Anyone who looks around the sky in Bavaria today, October 27, 2025, could experience a dramatic weather development. The German Weather Service (DWD) issued an official warning of strong thunderstorms on Monday afternoon, particularly affecting the districts of Schwandorf, Cham and Neumarkt in Upper Palatinate. The warning was announced at 3:47 p.m. and is in effect until the early evening hours. There are warnings of heavy rain, lightning strikes and possible gusts of wind that can occur in connection with the thunderstorms Central Bavarian.

In Bavaria, where the weather is often unpredictable, the DWD is mobilizing all available means to warn the population in good time. The severe weather warnings are available for every district and are clearly displayed in color codes. Gray areas show where there is currently no warning, while other colors indicate the various hazards. Storms can occur in the form of gusts of wind, heavy rain, but also continuous rain or snow pressure. NDR emphasizes that one district alone can receive several weather warnings at the same time.

Learn more about alert levels

The warnings are divided into four levels of danger - from simple weather warnings to extreme weather conditions that can endanger life and limb. The following applies: A level 1 warning is significantly less threatening than a level 4, which warns of hurricane gusts of over 140 km/h. The dangerous situations are usually dynamic and can change within a short period of time star reported. During thunderstorms, the weather is often particularly unpredictable, making forecasts a challenge.

But why is that so? Thunderstorms can be caused by the slightest changes and a precise forecast is often subject to a high degree of uncertainty. The DWD is now also relying on innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence to improve weather services, but the trained eye of meteorologists remains essential. Rumors about a disproportionate number of warnings could jeopardize trust in weather services, so warnings are cautioned.

The population is well advised to regularly inform themselves about the current weather situation and to take precautionary measures if necessary. Especially in the event of thunderstorms, it is advisable to take a look at the current warnings in order to be well prepared. Stay safe and prevent damage is as important today as ever!