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 surrounding regions will not be spared from changeable weather. n-tv reports that the German Weather Service (DWD) is warning of locally severe thunderstorms and a possible risk of severe weather due to heavy rain. The northeast of the state is particularly affected, where the warnings apply from the afternoon of July 6th.

However, the weather conditions are not the same everywhere: While the temperatures in Lower Saxony reach highs of 23 degrees, it is significantly cooler on the islands and in the Harz Mountains at around 20 degrees. The wind blows weak to moderately from the north. On Monday night temperatures will drop to around 13 degrees, while there will be a mild north-easterly wind along the coast and the minimum will be around 17 degrees.

Severe weather warnings and their effects

As the District newspaper reported, the low pressure areas over southern Scandinavia are bringing intense rain and thunderstorms to Lower Saxony, Bremen and Hamburg. Increased risks are expected, particularly for the northern half of Lower Saxony, which could be accompanied by heavy rain and gusts of up to 65 km/h. In some places there could be flooding and aquaplaning in traffic.

For many districts, including Aurich, Emden and Wilhelmshaven, which extend beyond the North Sea coast into the interior, there is a significant risk from heavy rain. The DWD warns of local rainfall of 15 to 25 liters per square meter, and certain regions are not even spared the possibility of showers of up to 50 liters in just six hours. Caution is advised in such unsettled weather conditions, not least because of warnings of flash floods and the like.

Weather forecast for the coming week

A similar picture is expected for Monday in Lower Saxony, as the coming week will also remain changeable. Temperatures will rise to 22 to 26 degrees, with a mild 21 degrees expected on the coast. The unpleasant weather continues with passing showers and thunderstorms. The Lower Saxony emergency monitor offers current information on the weather situation and helpful behavioral advice for the population.

People in affected areas in particular are well advised to use the digital warning systems: The NINA warning app has been providing up-to-date information on dangers such as storms and floods for ten years. With over 12 million users, it is an important tool for being warned in good time.

Good for those who prepare for such situations: The emergency monitor also gives tips on personal crisis preparedness and offers valuable information on local safety. The most important contact details for the police and fire brigade are also accessible via the website.

In this unsettled weather situation, it's important to keep a cool head and follow the updates. Whether it's bright sunshine or threatening thunderstorms, one thing is certain: things will remain exciting in Lower Saxony in the coming days.