Strong thunderstorms move up: DWD warns of danger to life in Osnabrück!

Strong thunderstorms move up: DWD warns of danger to life in Osnabrück!

On Monday evening, July 14, 2025, the German Weather Service (DWD) raises an alarm: An official warning of strong thunderstorms for the Osnabrück region and the surrounding area is in force. The storm front rapidates quickly from the west and potentially brings violent precipitation with it - up to 20 liters per square meter per hour are possible. In addition, there are gusts of wind of up to 55 km /h, which do not promise anything good from the danger of the situation.
The DWD warns: there is a risk to life through lightning strikes, damage around could cause damage, and there are isolated, rapid flooding of roads and underpasses. In addition, drivers are advised for aquaplaning, which is why prudent behavior in road traffic is essential.

What to do when the clouds open? The DWD recommends avoiding your stay outdoors and looking for protection in closed rooms. Waters must also be avoided for safety reasons. Loose objects, such as tents or covers, should be secured to avoid accidents from flying parts. Special caution is advised with flooded and endangered road sections.
to follow current weather instructions is also advisable in order to be able to react to changes in good time.

regional weather conditions and forecasts

According to the weather experts from Wetterfahren.de, the northeast of Germany is not excluded: In addition to the already announced, strong thunderstorms, there are more frequent thunderstorms with local storm potential, especially in the southern half. From Tuesday, a cold front from the northwest could drive away the warm air from the south of France, which could make the situation even more inconsistent.
So thunderstorms could be particularly violent on Tuesday in the middle of Germany, with precipitation of up to 35 liters per square meter in the shortest possible time. Hail with a size of up to two centimeters is also conceivable, while storm gusts could reach speeds of 80 to 100 km/h.

climate change as a background

But what does that mean in a larger scale? A current study by researchers at World Weather Attribution has shown that extreme weather events will occur twice as often in the future. The summer of 2024 has been far from the warmest since the beginning of the weather records, which has a direct connection to the increase in rainfall. The storm low "Boris" last year illustrates this impressively. Total rains led to enormous damage in several European countries, with a large number of fatalities to be complained of.
The scientists emphasize that climate change not only favors future weather extremes, but also have been given as a one -off weather phenomena. Therefore, they urgently appeal to society to take measures to limit climate change in order to minimize the devastating consequences.

Overall, it can be seen that the upcoming thunderstorms are an immediate danger to the population, and it is important to take all recommended safety precautions seriously. Stay vigilant and protect yourself and your environment in this uncertain weather conditions.