Strong thunderstorms are approaching: DWD warns of danger to life in Osnabrück!

Strong thunderstorms are approaching: DWD warns of danger to life in Osnabrück!

On Monday evening, July 14, 2025, the German Weather Service (DWD) sounded the alarm: An official warning of strong thunderstorms for the Osnabrück region and the surrounding area is in force. The storm front is moving in quickly from the west and will bring potentially heavy rainfall - up to 20 liters per square meter per hour is possible. In addition, there are wind gusts of up to 55 km/h, which do not bode well for the danger of the situation.
The DWD warns urgently: There is a danger to life from lightning strikes, flying objects could cause damage, and isolated, rapid flooding of streets and underpasses is to be expected. Drivers are also advised to avoid aquaplaning, which is why careful behavior on the road is essential.

What to do when the clouds gather? The DWD recommends avoiding spending time outdoors and seeking shelter indoors. Water should also be avoided for safety reasons. Loose items, such as tents or covers, should be secured to avoid accidents caused by flying debris. Particular caution is required on flooded and endangered road sections.
It is also advisable to follow current weather information in order to be able to react to changes in a timely manner.

Regional weather conditions and forecasts

According to the weather experts at Wetterfähren.de, the north-east of Germany is not exempt from this: In addition to the strong thunderstorms that have already been announced, there are more frequent thunderstorms with local severe weather potential, especially in the southern half. From Tuesday, a cold front from the northwest could drive away warm air from southern France, which could make the situation even more volatile.
Thunderstorms could be particularly violent in central Germany on Tuesday, with rainfall of up to 35 liters per square meter in a very short space of time. Hail measuring up to two centimeters is also possible, while gusts of wind could reach speeds of 80 to 100 km/h.

Climate change as a background

But what does all this mean on a larger scale? A recent study by researchers at World Weather Attribution has shown that extreme weather events will occur twice as frequently in the future due to climate change. The summer of 2024 was by far the warmest on record, which has a direct connection to the increase in precipitation. The storm “Boris” last year illustrates this impressively. Torrential rain caused enormous damage in several European countries, with a high number of fatalities.
The scientists emphasize that climate change not only promotes future weather extremes, but also causes past weather phenomena that have been declared to be unique to occur again. They therefore urgently appeal to society to take measures to limit climate change in order to minimize the devastating consequences.

Overall, it is clear that the impending thunderstorms pose an immediate danger to the population and all recommended safety precautions must be taken seriously. Stay vigilant and protect yourself and your environment in this uncertain weather situation.