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Severe thunderstorms in the Allgäu: severe weather warning from this afternoon!
On June 15, 2025, the DWD warns of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain in Oberallgäu. Read about the best ways to prepare for severe weather.
Severe thunderstorms in the Allgäu: severe weather warning from this afternoon!
Today, June 15, 2025, all eyes in the Allgäu are on the sky, as a strong thunderstorm front will move into the country from the afternoon. Loud Allgäu newspaper The districts of Oberallgäu, Ostallgäu, Unterallgäu, as well as the cities of Kempten, Kaufbeuren and Memmingen are particularly affected. The thunderstorms will come from the west and will bring not only thunderstorms, but also heavy rain, hail and violent squalls.
Important advance information from the German Weather Service (DWD) applies for the period from 5 p.m. today until 4 a.m. tomorrow morning. This includes possible rainfall amounts of between 25 and 40 l/sqm, while locally even up to 60 l/sqm are feared due to repeated thunderstorm incidents. Hailstones could be up to 3 cm in size and the gusts of wind with speeds of up to 100 km/h endanger the security situation.
Weather warnings are becoming increasingly important
The DWD's warnings are not only important for those interested in the weather, but also have far-reaching consequences for the population. In the past, heavy rainfall in Germany has already led to at least 133 deaths Weather Service reported. Early weather warnings allow people to prepare and take appropriate protective measures. Professional emergency services, such as the fire department, use this information for effective planning and response.
Weather warnings from the DWD are categorized into different levels. Whether yellow warnings, which indicate that minor damage is expected, or red severe weather warnings, which can result in major damage to infrastructure and public life, the importance of the warnings is undisputed. The current severe weather warning for the Allgäu is at level 3, which means that there are very dangerous conditions and damage cannot be ruled out.
Preparations and outlook
After the storm front, the rainy weather will continue on Monday, with temperatures falling below 20 degrees. The DWD emphasizes how important it is to take these warnings seriously in order to minimize the risk to the population.
So be careful, stay informed and follow the warnings to get through these unpleasant days safely. At a time when the weather is becoming increasingly unpredictable, a good hand in planning is required.