Severe storms in the Swiss canton of Graubünden in the southeast of the country – four people are currently missing. The German weather service is expecting a summer interlude in the coming days. You can read all about the current situation in the weather ticker.
Sunday, June 23, 2024, 11:33 a.m.: In the coming days, the weather in Germany is expected to become more summery. “Anyone who has had enough of showers, thunderstorms and temperatures that are more spring-like or autumnal than summery should enjoy the coming days,” said meteorologist Martin Jonas of the German Weather Service (DWD) on Sunday. According to the forecast, Monday will be mostly sunny, with at most a few clouds. Thermometers will rise to a maximum of 23 to 28 degrees, and temperatures of up to 20 degrees are expected on the coasts. Isolated showers and thunderstorms could only occur near the Alps.
According to meteorologists, Tuesday will also be sunny. It will remain dry in most parts of the country, with isolated showers and thunderstorms expected between the Alps and the southern Black Forest. Maximum temperatures will be between 24 and 30 degrees. During the night into Wednesday, the weather forecast calls for showery rain in some areas in the extreme south, and local thunderstorms cannot be ruled out.
Wednesday will start sunny and dry before thick clouds move in from the south. The risk of showers and thunderstorms will then increase from the south to the middle of Germany. In the north it will remain sunny until the evening. The expected maximum temperatures will be between 23 degrees in the Upper Allgäu and up to 32 degrees locally in Brandenburg.
11.02 a.m.: Four people were buried under mud and debris in Switzerland during severe storms. A woman was rescued alive early Saturday morning in the Misox Valley north of Lake Como in the canton of Graubünden, the cantonal police reported. Three other residents of houses in a cone of debris are still being searched for. The situation was also tense in the tourist town of Zermatt, around 100 kilometers further west as the crow flies. The village on the Matterhorn was cut off from the outside world because the train route and an access road were closed. However, all residents and guests were safe, emphasized mayor Romy Biner-Hauser on Swiss television. Further rainfall was forecast over the course of the weekend.
Saturday, June 22nd, 8:53 a.m.: Four people are missing after severe storms in the Swiss canton of Graubünden in the southeast of the country. There have been numerous thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, flooding and a landslide since Friday, as the cantonal police reported on Saturday. The Misox valley south of the San Bernardino Pass on the Italian border was particularly affected. Several dozen people were evacuated from their homes there as a precaution. Streets were flooded. The police warned against entering cellars or underground car parks and called on the population to stay away from the flooded waters. A section of motorway on the border with Italy had to be closed due to a landslide.
The situation was also tense in Zermatt in the canton of Valais. Two small rivers overflowed their banks in the tourist town on the Matterhorn on Friday. The train line between Visp and Zermatt remained closed for the time being due to the risk of flooding, the Matterhorn-Gotthard Railway announced on Saturday morning. The road into the town was also closed. Mayor Romy Biner-Hauser assured Swiss radio that all holiday guests were safe. Those who were unable to arrive or depart would be provided with accommodation.
9.14 p.m.: Severe storms also in Germany’s neighboring countries. The Swiss tourist town of Zermatt on the Matterhorn was cut off from the outside world on Friday due to storms. The Matterhorn-Gotthard Railway suspended its operations on the Visp-Zermatt route, it announced. There was a replacement bus service from Visp to Täsch, but the road from Täsch to Zermatt was closed. Therefore, the town cannot be reached by rail or road, the railway company announced.
In Zermatt itself, the severe storms caused landslides and flooding. The municipality closed the schools. In Täsch, where drivers have to park if they want to go to car-free Zermatt, a campsite was cleared as a precaution.
3:50 p.m.: A supercell is currently moving towards Berlin and is already close to the capital. The direction of travel is southeast of Berlin towards the airport. The weather model shows increased rotation in the cell at two points – there is therefore an increased risk of tornadoes here.
2:05 p.m.: There is a risk of severe weather on Friday afternoon from Nuremberg to Berlin and Dresden. There could also be supercells and tornadoes. Jan Schenk, meteorologist at The Weather Channel, advises: “Please don’t go to the fan miles today. The risk of extreme storms is particularly high in Saxony. It’s a shame, but it’s just too dangerous today.” But there is also a risk of severe weather in other federal states on Friday. Please pay attention to the official weather warnings!
7:25 a.m.: Severe storms are threatening from Franconia to Berlin on Friday afternoon. This was determined by “The Weather Channel” meteorologist Jan Schenk. According to this, peak gusts of 130 km/h are to be expected and tornadoes are also possible. During the night, the remnants of strong thunderstorms moved from France to Germany. The risk of tornadoes is significantly increased and supercells may form. The risk of tornadoes is particularly high in Saxony.
The DWD is also warning of hailstones with grain sizes between 3 and 5 cm from 11 a.m. Heavy storm and hurricane gusts with wind speeds between 90 and 130 km/h (Bft 10 to 12) are to be expected. Heavy rain with amounts of up to 40 litres per square meter can also occur in a short space of time.
These 57 districts in Bavaria, Saxony, Thuringia, Brandenburg and Saxony-Anhalt are affected:
Jan Schenk, meteorologist at “The Weather Channel,” advises: “Please don’t go to the fan miles today. The risk of extreme storms is particularly high in Saxony. That’s a shame, but today it’s just too dangerous. Please pay attention to the official weather warnings!”
Friday, June 21, 6:19 a.m.: Due to the threat of severe weather, things could get uncomfortable for football fans on Friday. The German Weather Service (DWD) is expecting thunderstorms in large parts of Germany, especially from late Friday morning until midday, with heavy rain, gusts of wind and hail in some places. The low pressure system will initially move over the southwest and west during the day and will also spread to the northwest and south in the afternoon.
According to the DWD, there is an increased risk of severe weather from early afternoon to evening, particularly in the southeast and east, with large hail, heavy storm and hurricane gusts and heavy rain of up to 40 liters per square meter. In the east, isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
The Netherlands and France will meet on Friday in the top match of Group D at the European Football Championship. The teams will play in Leipzig in the evening (9 p.m./ARD and MagentaTV). The fan zone there was temporarily closed on Tuesday for safety reasons due to the threat of bad weather. The fan zones in other federal states also remained closed as a precaution. It remains unclear whether some organizers will also take this measure on Friday.
You can read more about the current weather conditions on the next pages.
