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Autumn storm brings storm surge and ferry cancellations to the North Sea coast!
Storm surge warnings for Wilhelmshaven and Lower Saxony: Change in weather brings stormy seas, ferries affected. Updates here.
Autumn storm brings storm surge and ferry cancellations to the North Sea coast!
From Friday afternoon it will be turbulent on the Lower Saxony coast: stormy weather is approaching and will first appear on the East Frisian Islands before reaching the inland areas. Loud NDR A severe storm surge is expected as early as Sunday. This will be accompanied by a strong increase in wind and expected continuous rain on Saturday night.
The first gusts of wind are already noticeable, but the strongest gusts are expected in the night between Friday and Saturday. Severe squalls are possible on the coasts and in the mountains. The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) has already forecast high water levels for some regions of the coast.
Adjustments to ferry traffic
In view of the impending storm surge, shipping companies have already adjusted their schedules. For example, the “WattnExpress” to Spiekeroog is canceled until Saturday, and there are also cancellations in Borkum: catamaran departures are canceled on Saturday and Sunday.
- Spiekeroog: Ausfall des “WattnExpress” bis Samstag.
- Borkum: Katamaranabfahrten ab Emden und Borkum fallen am Samstag aus.
- Juist: Mögliche Änderungen im Fährverkehr, genaue Angaben stehen noch aus.
- Langeoog: Abfahrten um 9.15, 10.15, 11.15 Uhr ab Langeoog und 9.30, 10.30 Uhr ab Bensersiel könnten am Sonntag betroffen sein.
- Wangerooge: “Watt-Sprinter” fällt am Samstag um 19 Uhr ab Harlesiel aus.
- Norderney: Änderungen im Fährverkehr am Sonntag, keine Informationen zu “Meine Fähre”.
- Baltrum: Bislang keine Änderungen bekannt.
Forecasts and dangers
On Sunday morning, water levels are expected to be a maximum of two meters higher than the usual high tide. These dangerous water levels could lead to significant flooding, especially in the affected coastal areas and on the East Frisian Islands. The affected places include Norderney, Bensersiel, Emden, Wilhelmshaven, Cuxhaven and Bremerhaven. In addition, statistically speaking, this storm surge is repeatedly observed between September and April.
The Lower Saxony State Office for Water Management, Coastal and Nature Conservation (NLWKN) and the German Weather Service (DWD) are in close contact and warn of the dangers of a severe storm surge. The authorities recommend taking protective measures and taking local warnings seriously. The NLWKN monitors the level and wind data and informs the population via its channels. Attempts are made to minimize the effects with a well-established early warning system and coastal protection measures such as dike construction.
In addition to the flood forecasts, a new shipping company plans to offer islanders and tourists more flexibility when traveling to the islands, which can certainly be an advantage in times like these. Stay safe and stay informed about the latest developments!