A heavy thunderstorm passed over northern Hesse. The DWD has since issued the highest warning level for Kassel and the surrounding area. The next warnings are now following.
+++ 18.38 hrs: In the evening, the German Weather Service again issued thunderstorm warnings for northern Hesse. The meteorologists warned of strong thunderstorms in the city and district of Kassel, in the Werra-Meißner district, in the Waldeck-Frankenberg district and in the Schwalm-Eder district. The warnings are initially valid until 7:15 p.m.
Accordingly, there is a danger from lightning strikes, isolated falling trees, falling objects, isolated, rapid flooding of roads and underpasses, aquaplaning and hail.
Warning of severe thunderstorms in parts of northern Hesse
+++ 13.43: On Friday afternoon, the strong thunderstorms will also hit northern Hesse. The German Weather Service is warning of severe weather in several Hessian districts between 1:30 p.m. and 2:55 p.m. The districts affected are Kassel, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Schwalm-Eder, Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Fulda, Vogelsberg, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Limburg-Weilburg, Lahn-Dill, Wetterau and Gießen. According to the DWD, there may be heavy rain and gusts of wind during this period.
Rescuers on permanent duty overnight due to severe storms in northern Hesse and southern Lower Saxony
Update from Friday, August 30, 7.42 a.m.: After a storm swept through parts of northern Hesse and southern Lower Saxony on Thursday evening (29 August) and left behind severe damage, the German Weather Service (DWD) is warning of new thunderstorms in the region on Friday morning (30 August). The two districts of Northeim and Göttingen are again affected.
According to the experts from Offenbach, strong thunderstorms are expected here until 8:30 a.m. The level 2 warning states that roads and underpasses are likely to be flooded quickly.
There are currently no specific warnings for northern Hesse. However, the DWD daily forecast for the state states: “This morning initially in the northwest, then in the afternoon generally in the north and in the center, occasional and regional showers and isolated thunderstorms.” Locally, heavy rain of around 20 liters per square meter per hour, strong gusts and small hail are to be expected.
Highest warning level: Extreme thunderstorm moves over northern Hesse – rescuers in constant operation
+++ 10.33 p.m.: The severe weather warnings for Hesse have all ended. Meanwhile, fire brigades and the Federal Agency for Technical Relief are still in constant operation in the greater Kassel area.
+++ 8.30 p.m.: On Thursday evening, a warning of extreme storms was in effect for the district and city of Kassel and for the district of Göttingen. The German Weather Service (DWD) has now withdrawn the highest warning level. Initial reports of numerous fire service and THW operations are coming from the northernmost part of the district of Kassel and from southern Lower Saxony. A thunderstorm warning is currently still in effect, but only at warning level 2 of 4. However, as the warnings are still in effect for a few more hours, a lot of rain could still fall there.
The following districts are currently affected by the weather warnings:
- City of Kassel (until 8.45 p.m.)
- Kassel district (until 8.45 p.m.)
- Göttingen district (until 10 p.m.)
- Northeim district (until 10 p.m.)
Highest warning level: Extreme storms possible over Kassel and the region
+++ 7.23 p.m.: The DWD is now warning the city and district of Kassel and the district of Göttingen of severe thunderstorms with “extremely heavy rain and hail”. The highest level of severe weather warning includes a warning of heavy rain with precipitation amounts of around 50 l/m² per hour and gusts of wind with speeds of around 80 km/h. The warning is currently valid until 8 p.m. in the city and district of Kassel and 8:30 p.m. in the district of Göttingen.
+++ 18.03: A severe weather warning is in effect in the city and district of Kassel until 6:30 p.m. Heavy thunderstorms with heavy rain and hail are possible there. Up to 35 liters of rain per square meter can fall in a short time. A level 3 of 4 warning is also in effect for the districts of Northeim and Göttingen until 8 p.m.
+++ 5.28 p.m.: The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued further warnings. The following districts are warning of severe thunderstorms:
- Waldeck-Frankenberg district (until 7 p.m.)
- City of Kassel (until 7 p.m.)
- Kassel district (until 7 p.m.)
- Northeim district (until 6.30 p.m.)
- Schwalm-Eder district (until 6.30 p.m.)
- Göttingen district (until 6.30 p.m.)
Heat turns into thunderstorms in northern Hesse
+++ 4.30 p.m.: While the heat continues to prevail in most of the northern Hessian districts, the DWD has issued a first thunderstorm warning for the region. Until 5.15 p.m., the Waldeck-Frankenberg district may experience strong weather with gusts of wind reaching speeds of around 70 km/h and heavy rain with precipitation amounts of between 15 and 25 liters per square meter in a short period of time.
Heat warning remains in place – warning of thunderstorms in northern Hesse
Update from Thursday, August 29, 10:32 a.m.: It remains hot in Kassel and northern Hesse. The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued a heat warning for the entire state for Thursday (29 August). “Heat stress can be dangerous for the human body and lead to a variety of health problems. Avoid the heat if possible, drink plenty of water and keep indoor spaces cool,” say the experts in Offenbach.
The heat warning for Kassel and northern Hesse is currently in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. With plenty of sunshine, temperatures will reach between 27 and 33 degrees. However, there may be some heavy thunderstorms with heavy rain and gusts of wind during the day, especially in the evening. At night, temperatures will cool down to 12 to 17 degrees with further showers and thunderstorms.
There will also be plenty of sunshine on Friday. Temperatures of up to 26 degrees are expected in Hesse again. However, clouds and showers are still possible in Kassel and the north of the state. Temperatures could even reach 30 degrees again at the weekend.
Heat alert in Hesse: Experts expect extreme temperatures – and it will stay hot
First report from Wednesday, August 28, 10:06 a.m.: It's going to be really hot again in Hesse: on Wednesday (28 August) temperatures between Kassel and Darmstadt will reach 29 to 33 degrees. There will also be sunshine. And the last major remnants of summer will remain with the people of Hesse throughout the week.
It will be particularly hot on Thursday. The German Weather Service (DWD) is warning of heat in all Hessian districts on this day. According to the weather service based in Offenbach, temperatures in the state will reach up to 34 degrees. The weather experts point out the specific dangers of the high temperatures on their website: “Heat stress can be dangerous for the human body and lead to a variety of health problems. Avoid the heat if possible, drink plenty of water and keep indoor spaces cool.”
It is likely to be a little cooler in northern Hesse. For Kassel, meteorologists from the Hessenschau Temperatures of up to 31 degrees are expected on Thursday.
DWD warns of heat in Hesse for Thursday
Nevertheless, people in Kassel should avoid the blazing sun between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. For everyone else, it is best to prepare well for the extraordinary strain. This is of course particularly difficult for professions that work outside. “Anyone who is sitting in the office and gasping for air should definitely think of the guys here,” Kassel road construction manager Alexander Heinz recently told our editorial team. To protect yourself against the heat, there is plenty of drinking water and sunscreen available everywhere. To maintain the body's water balance during this type of work, you actually need to drink four to five liters. “You can hardly keep up,” said Heinz. And after work, the only thing the worker can do is rest.
At least: Things are expected to cool down over the course of Thursday. According to the DWD, there may be isolated showers or heavy thunderstorms from the afternoon onwards. According to the DWD, Friday will also bring some rain and a slight risk of thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to remain summery, at 25 to 30 degrees. Meteorologists are not ruling out isolated showers and thunderstorms on Saturday. Otherwise, it is expected to remain sunny, with highs of 26 to 31 degrees.
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These temperatures are rather unusual for the end of August in Hesse
These temperatures are rather unusual for the end of August, because meteorologically autumn begins on Sunday (1 September), as graduate meteorologist Dominik Jung from Weather.net But: “If everything goes perfectly, then we could see the longest heatwave of the current summer, especially in the south.” Repeatedly 30 degrees plus X and that until September.” Autumn will have to wait a little longer, says Jung. (nhe/dpa)
