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Hurricane gusts and storm surge: Northern Germany is preparing for Depression Joshua
Severe weather warning for northern Germany: Storm “Joshua” brings hurricane gusts of up to 130 km/h. Extreme weather conditions expected until Friday.
Hurricane gusts and storm surge: Northern Germany is preparing for Depression Joshua
The storm “Joshua” has large parts of northern Germany firmly in its grip on October 23, 2025. The German Weather Service (DWD) has already issued a comprehensive severe weather warning for the entire North Sea coast from Lower Saxony to Schleswig-Holstein. Hurricane gusts with speeds of 100 km/h to 120 km/h are expected. In exposed locations the wind can reach up to 130 km/h, which gives everyone involved a lot to think about. As if that wasn't enough, the stormy weather is expected to continue into next weekend before calming down is in sight, although it will remain windy.
The Cloppenburg district is particularly affected, where a tree fell on a house in Löningen. The fire department decided to leave the tree on the roof for the time being to avoid further damage. Significant disruptions are to be expected on the roads and railways. The ADAC recommends avoiding forest areas and exercising extreme caution when driving. Deutsche Bahn also reminds its passengers to find out about the current timetables before traveling.
Storm surge warning on the North Sea
From the night onwards, the storm will make its way across Lower Saxony and will move over Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on Friday morning. Storm surge warnings have been issued on the North Sea coast, with a storm surge of up to two meters above mean high water expected in Hamburg. The Institute of Oceanography sees climate change as a major challenge, even if storm surges in autumn are not uncommon.
The cruise ship “AIDAperla” has already shortened its Norway itinerary and is returning to Hamburg a day earlier because the weather is more than unpredictable under the current circumstances. Numerous ferry connections to the North Frisian Islands are also affected, as several excursion trips, such as from Büsum to Helgoland, have been canceled.
Weather conditions until the weekend
As the severe weather center reports, the weather situation in the region will remain changeable until the weekend, with precipitation and showers well into next week. The DWD warns of wind force 11 to 12 and gusts of force 10 inland. The highest wind speeds are expected in the Harz on the Brocken and in the southwest of Lower Saxony.
| Warning level | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ORANGE | moderate |
| RED | strong |
| VIOLET | extreme |
Overall, the situation in northern Germany remains tense. Residents and travelers should remain vigilant and monitor current weather reports frequently to avoid unpleasant surprises. You can find more information about the current severe weather warnings on the DWD and the websites Severe Weather Center.
The coming days will be a test for the affected regions. If you act smartly and follow the current recommendations, you will hopefully get through this stormy time well.
Always stay informed about the latest developments and stay safe! Loud Leinetal24 There will be significant squalls until Friday evening, while the NDR specifically warns of hurricane gusts, which can also provide understanding here and there if you put safety first.