Storm warning for Pinneberg: Gusts of up to 90 km/h expected on Sunday!

Storm warning for Pinneberg: Gusts of up to 90 km/h expected on Sunday!

In Pinneberg, Sunday, September 21, 2025, will not be exactly relaxed due to a warning from the German Weather Service (DWD). From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. the region will be hit by squalls that can reach speeds of between 60 and 70 km/h. In exposed locations, heavy gusts of up to 90 km/h must be expected. Numerous communities are affected, including Elmshorn, Wedel, Uetersen and many more. The news.de reports that this means a warning level 2 (orange), indicating the possibility of severe weather and possible damage.

But that's not all: a warning for gusts of wind will also be issued between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Here the wind speeds can be up to 65 km/h, which causes warning level 1 (yellow). At this point, the DWD recommends securing all free-standing objects and paying attention to falling objects. A good hand at securing garden furniture, tents and the like could prevent some damage today.

Wind and weather in detail

Air quality may affect some today. The previous day the weather in Pinneberg was still pleasant - clear skies and 23 degrees with 73% humidity made the day seem pleasant. But with the storm that has been announced, things are expected to be uncomfortable. According to the forecasts from wetter.com, you should be particularly careful when you are outdoors. This also includes paying attention to gusts of wind, which trigger a general warning at over 50 km/h.

According to [unwetterzentrale.de], the warnings vary depending on the strength of the weather situation. While warning levels 1 and 2 already indicate serious weather conditions, there are warning levels 3 and 4 for more extreme phenomena such as real storms or thunderstorms, which warn of very strong storms. Today it is important to pay attention to the squalls that are right outside the door.

Precautions and recommendations

It is advisable for citizens in Pinneberg and the surrounding area to prepare for the prevailing weather conditions. The DWD advises taking the following measures:

• Frei stehende Objekte sichern.
• Zelte und Abdeckungen befestigen.
• Auf herabfallende Gegenständeachten.

The signs for this storm day are clear, and experience shows that it is often better to be safe than sorry. It is recommended that you stay indoors during acute storms and avoid being exposed to unnecessary risks. So you can get through today's day in Pinneberg a little more relaxed.