Heavy rain and thunderstorms threaten: Pentecost holidays in Bavaria start uncomfortable!

Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz steht vor ungemütlichem Wetter mit Gewittern und Sturmböen zu Beginn der Pfingstferien am 11. Juni 2025.
Neumarkt in the Upper Palatinate is standing with storms and gusts of wind at the beginning of Pentecost holidays on June 11, 2025. (Symbolbild/MW)

Heavy rain and thunderstorms threaten: Pentecost holidays in Bavaria start uncomfortable!

A look at the weather in Bavaria on June 11, 2025 shows that the start of the Pentecost holidays is anything but friendly. The German Weather Service (DWD) announced the current thunderstorm warnings for several Bavarian counties on June 6, which will last until the evening. The affected regions include Cham, Deggendorf, and Landshut. Lindau and Oberallgäu are also on the warning list until 9 p.m., where thunderstorm -related gusts of wind and shower -like rain are expected. The thunderstorm activities are to be located, especially in the northwest of the Free State.

such as Merkur reported, storm gusts of up to 70 km/h and heavy rain with 15 liters per hour are expected. Even tolerated hail cannot be excluded. This weather conditions are caused by a cold front, which separates milder air in the south of cooler air in the north and ensures uncomfortable weather. A maximum of 19 degrees Celsius is forecast for the Pentecost weekend, whereby Saturday and Sunday could be particularly wet.

warning position and forecasts

The current weather warnings are divided into different stages in Bavaria. No extreme storm warnings are currently active, but acute thunderstorm warnings are issued in the categories of lower warning strength. This also includes preliminary warnings that anticipate signs of potential disorders. The storm center underlines that weather warnings are created manually by experienced meteorologists and constantly adapted.

The DWD explains that thunderstorms can often go hand in hand with heavy ranges and gusts of wind. While the Pentecost weekend should be characterized by changeable weather, the forecasts here are particularly interesting for agriculture and event planning.

The coming week in mind

The prospects for the next few days seem to improve something after the rainy Pentecostal days: Whit Monday could be more friendly with temperatures up to 21 degrees. Despite the gloomy predictions, it is important to pay attention to the development of the weather and take appropriate precautions - especially if you plan to spend the holidays outdoors. In view of the current weather conditions, Storm Center can be a valuable source of information in order to remain informed about the latest developments.

The weather conditions in Bavaria remains exciting, and the next round of the thunderstorm warnings could arrive at any time. So if you want to be on the safe side, regular people are highly recommended. Let us enjoy the holidays to the fullest - maybe with a good book inside!

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