Danger of severe weather in NRW: thunderstorms and heavy rain are threatening today!

Danger of severe weather in NRW: thunderstorms and heavy rain are threatening today!

There is currently particularly unpleasant weather in North Rhine-Westphalia, which is similar to fresh summer rain, but also has its pitfalls. The low pressure system that will move across the region on July 16, 2025 will bring a series of thunderstorms and showers. The official warnings from the German Weather Service (DWD) have been issued for many parts of the state; the northwest and the center, up to just before Cologne, are particularly affected. soester-anzeiger.de reports that the warnings were in effect until yesterday evening and that the weather could certainly take on the character of severe weather.

Weather expert Verena Leyendecker emphasized that the risk of severe weather varies from place to place. In some areas, heavy rainfall can occur, dropping up to 25 liters per square meter in a short period of time, coupled with wind gusts of up to 60 km/h. Despite the uncomfortable conditions, people in the North Rhine-Westphalia area can hope for a little calming in the weather. After Wednesday's thunderstorms, Thursday will be largely dry with temperatures between 16 and 26 degrees, while Friday could even bring temperatures up to 29 degrees.

Severe weather warnings and their effects

There were already severe weather warnings on Wednesday due to heavy rain and thunderstorms, which were particularly noticeable in the Borken, Recklinghausen and Wesel districts. In some regions, heavy rain amounts of up to 30 liters per square meter per hour and gusts of up to 70 km/h were reported. The population was strongly warned not to spend time outdoors and to seek shelter indoors. The danger posed by falling branches and flying objects is particularly common. wdr.de informs that there is also a risk of aquaplaning and landslides in road traffic.

A particularly explosive topic is the visitors to the Parookaville music festival, who are expected at Weeze Airport in the near future. They have to prepare for the current weather conditions, as they could be affected by the heavy showers and thunderstorms that will move from the Netherlands to NRW into the evening. Severe Weather Center provides a lot of information to inform people in a timely manner about the current weather situation.

There could also be another thunderstorm on Saturday. Temperatures could rise again, especially in the evening, due to a further change in the weather, which could increase the risk of thunderstorms. So it remains to be seen whether the long-awaited summer will really get off to a good start or whether the storms will continue to play along.

conclusion

For the North Germans it means: In the next few days it is important to keep an eye on the weather reports and always be prepared. The meteorologists are continuously working to provide the population with the best possible information so that everyone gets through this changeable time well. So stay alert when the weather shows its unpleasant side!