Storm Joshua: Violent gusts and flooding on the North Sea and Baltic Sea!

Storm Joshua: Violent gusts and flooding on the North Sea and Baltic Sea!

A powerful storm known as “Joshua” is moving across Schleswig-Holstein, causing strong winds, rain and potentially threatening storm surges. Meteorologists are forecasting a significant deterioration in the weather in the coming days, with wind speeds of up to 140 km/h and heavy rain. The worst autumn storm of the year is expected from Thursday ndr.de reported.

Hurricane gusts are expected on the North Sea coast, which can reach speeds of up to 120 to 140 km/h. The Baltic Sea coast is also not spared, with gusts of up to 110 km/h being forecast. Meteorologist Sebastian Wache describes two possible scenarios: In an ideal scenario, the weather could be calmer, but in the worst case, extremely strong winds can be expected, supported by higher water temperatures, such as zeit.de notes.

Acute dangers and weather warnings

The regional severe weather warnings that have already been issued in many areas are particularly alarming. In Wilhelmshaven, parts of the promenade and a parking lot are flooded. The inland countries also have to prepare for wind speeds of up to 60 km/h, while at higher altitudes, such as in the Harz Mountains, there is a risk of even stronger gusts.

For Schleswig-Holstein, rainfall amounts of between 60 and 100 liters are possible within three days, increasing the risk of flooding. Storm surge is also expected on the west coast and islands, while low tide is forecast on the east coast. The fire department has already worked overtime and deployed more than a hundred times in Schleswig-Holstein to respond to the impending dangers.

Special precautions and preparations

Authorities advise people to be particularly careful and be prepared for falling trees. The leaves offer a large surface area for the wind to attack, which obviously increases the danger. Weather experts advise securing loose items such as garden furniture or rubbish bins and avoiding wooded areas due to falling branches. You should also keep an eye on traffic, as crosswinds on bridges and trucks pose a particular danger.

The forecasts indicate that stormy weather in Schleswig-Holstein is likely to continue until at least Tuesday. Ferries to Helgoland and the North Frisian Islands could also be affected, and disruptions are to be expected at the ports. Given the stormy conditions, it is advisable to ensure you are well prepared to best avoid the dangers of storms and rain. The weather forecast remains tense for the coming days and residents are well advised to monitor the situation closely.

With one of the strongest autumn storms forecast this season, the situation remains tense. Recovering from such storms requires not only patience but also foresight. It remains to be seen whether Joshua will come at us angry or whether the weather will calm down again.