Danger! Thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail threaten Saarland!

Danger! Thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail threaten Saarland!

This Sunday, June 1, 2025, warns German Weather Service (DWD) from strong thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail in Saarland. Moderately warm air flows from the southwest into Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland and causes unstable weather conditions.

Showers and sometimes heavy thunderstorms are expected during the day. There is a risk of heavy rain of between 15 and 25 liters per square meter in a short period of time, as well as hail with grain sizes of up to two centimeters. Stormy gusts with speeds of up to 70 kilometers per hour are also possible from the west.

Severe weather warnings and their developments

Particular attention is paid to severe weather developments, which can locally bring up to 30 liters of rain per square meter and hail of two to five centimeters. Storm gusts locally reach speeds of up to 85 kilometers per hour. The focus of the thunderstorm front is in the eastern half of the region, while the thunderstorms will move to the east in the first half of Monday night.

An official warning of severe thunderstorms had already been issued on Saturday, May 31st. This came into force at 3:55 p.m. as storm clouds moved over Saarland. Despite the warnings, the situation remained largely benign; The fire department in St. Ingbert reported no weather-related operations, and the Super Moto motorsport event was also able to continue after a short interruption.

Temperatures and outlook

The temperatures on Saturday were between 26 and 30 degrees, with 24 degrees recorded in higher regions. Mild temperatures between 23 and 27 degrees are forecast for Sunday, accompanied by changeable weather and further thunderstorms. The weather situation will calm down on Monday night, with temperatures expected to be between 15 and 10 degrees.

Some strong thunderstorms are possible again in the extreme south on Monday, although these will have less severe weather potential. The stormy weather is expected to subside around midday. The DWD has pointed out that showers and thunderstorms are also possible in the southeast on Tuesday, although temperatures may rise further.

The current weather situation is influenced by an Atlantic low that brings warm and moist air to Germany. Cold fronts are also active in the region, resulting in a dynamic weather pattern. The DWD will continue to update the weather warnings, at the latest by 9:00 p.m. this evening.

In summary, it can be said that the population in Saarland is asked to prepare for changeable weather conditions and to take the warnings seriously. The developments are being closely monitored.