Severe weather warning: violent thunderstorms and heavy rain in Lower Saxony!

Severe weather warning: violent thunderstorms and heavy rain in Lower Saxony!

On Sunday, July 13, 2025, Lower Saxony and the adjacent regions are not spared from changeable weather. n-tv reports that the German weather service (DWD) warns against local violent storms and a possible storm risk by heavy rain. The northeast of the state is particularly affected, where the warnings already apply from the afternoon of July 6th.

The weather conditions are not the same everywhere: While the temperatures in Lower Saxony reach maximum 23 degrees, it is significantly cooler on the islands and in the Harz at around 20 degrees. The wind blows weak to moderately from northern directions. On Monday night, the temperatures drop to around 13 degrees, while there is a mild northeast wind on the coast and the lows are around 17 degrees.

severe weather warnings and their effects

like the Kreiszeitung report over southern Scandinavia intensive rain and thunderstorm Lower Saxony, Bremen and Hamburg. Especially for the north half of Lower Saxony, increased risks are to be expected, which could be accompanied by heavy rain and gusts of gusts of up to 65 km/h. In some places there could be flooding and aquaplaning in road traffic.

For many counties, including Aurich, Emden and Wilhelmshaven, which extend beyond the North Sea coast into the inland, there is a significant risk from heavy rain. The DWD warns of local rainfall of 15 to 25 liters per square meter, and given regions does not even spare the possibility of shower -like rains with up to 50 liters in just six hours. Caution is advised in such inconsistent weather conditions, not least because of the warnings of flood floods and the like.

weather forecast for the coming week

For Monday, a similar picture is announced in Lower Saxony, because the coming week will remain changeable. The temperatures rise to 22 to 26 degrees, with mild 21 degrees to be expected on the coast. The uncomfortable weather continues with swaying showers and thunderstorms. The emergency monitor Lower Saxony offers current information on the weather and helpful behavioral information for the population.

In particular, people in affected areas are well advised to use the digital warning systems: the Warn app Nina has been providing current information on dangers such as storm and flood for ten years. With over 12 million users, it is an important tool to be warned in time.

Probably those who are preparing for such situations: The emergency monitor also gives tips on personal crisis provision and offers valuable information on local security. The most important contact details for the police and fire brigade are also accessible on the website.

In this restless weather, it is important to keep a cool head and follow the updates. Whether in bright sunshine or when threatening thunderstorms, it is certain: in Lower Saxony it will remain exciting in the coming days.