Storms in Emden: Thunderstorms and heavy rain are threatening today!

Storms in Emden: Thunderstorms and heavy rain are threatening today!

In Emden, Lower Saxony, a severe weather warning is causing excitement and worrying citizens. The German Weather Service has issued a striking weather warning for today, July 6, 2025, warning of thunderstorms and heavy rain. The warning is in effect from 1:58 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. as the storm front moves in from the southwest.

Expected rainfall may be up to 15 liters per square meter per hour, accompanied by strong gusts of wind with speeds of up to 60 km/h. These conditions present some hazards, including lightning strikes, which can pose a threat to life, and the danger of flying light objects. Flooding of streets and underpasses as well as aquaplaning cannot be ruled out. It is therefore strongly advised to avoid the outdoors and seek shelter indoors. Bodies of water should also be kept away and loose objects secured to avoid possible damage.

Current weather and safety measures

The current weather situation in Emden shows temperatures of 19°C and high humidity of 94%. Significant rainfall is expected in the coming hours: as of 2:00 p.m. the risk of precipitation remains at 100%, indicating consistent amounts of rain every hour. The wind doesn't let up either - from 16 km/h at 2 p.m. down to 1 km/h at 8 p.m. Explosive weather conditions should therefore be expected.

• Warndauer: 13:58 Uhr bis 15:30 Uhr
• Erwartete Niederschlagsmenge: 15 l/m² pro Stunde
• Windböen: bis 60 km/h

However, this severe weather warning is not the only one offered by the German Weather Service. As ndr.de informs, there are a variety of warnings for different weather elements, be it gusts of wind, thunderstorms or heavy rain. Each weather element can be classified into up to four danger levels, with the current warning in Emden being classified as level orange, clearly indicating potentially dangerous weather conditions.

Citizens are well advised to continue to keep an eye on the weather situation and regularly find out about current developments. A quick look at the storm map from news.de shows that similar ones also occur in neighboring districts Weather warnings are in place. So it's high time to prepare for the weather and take the necessary safety precautions.