Danger of severe weather in St. Wendel: gusts of up to 70 km/h predicted!

Danger of severe weather in St. Wendel: gusts of up to 70 km/h predicted!

On June 22, 2025, the St. Wendel district in Saarland was affected by a storm, which resulted in significant warnings. According to the current reports from the DWD, an official weather warning due to squalls will be issued for next Sunday, June 23, 2025, between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. The wind speeds will be between 60 km/h (Bft 7) and 70 km/h (Bft 8), initially from the southwest and later from the west. This poses a risk of falling branches and flying objects. The warning level was classified as a significant weather warning (orange).

The official report, which was published by the DWD on June 22nd at 2:31 p.m., also provided recommendations for action: Free-standing objects should be secured, tents and covers should be secured and attention should be paid to falling objects when staying outdoors. In addition, according to the second warning, there is also a warning of wind gusts between 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., which can reach speeds of around 60 km/h, and possibly up to 70 km/h in the vicinity of showers.

Current weather situation in the St. Wendel district

The weather on June 22, 2025 was briefly friendly with clear skies and temperatures of up to 33°C. The humidity was 34%, while the wind speed was a moderate 14 km/h. Nevertheless, the residents of the district should prepare for the upcoming storms, as according to Merkur the weather will be unpleasant in large parts of Germany at the weekend.

Severe weather warnings have been issued for many regions, particularly for the south and southwest as well as the North Sea. The amount of precipitation could reach 25 liters per square meter in many areas, and even up to 100 liters in the Black Forest and the Alps. Heavy squalls with speeds of up to 85 km/h are also not ruled out.

Impact and recommendations

These weather developments not only pose a threat to nature, but also to the safety of the population. Drivers must be prepared for the fact that heavy rain and storms can worsen visibility and road conditions. It is advisable to plan trips and, where possible, avoid traveling during severe weather warnings.

In summary, it can be said that the coming days will be characterized by serious weather changes. Authorities strongly advise taking precautions and paying attention to official weather reports to ensure your own safety. Anyone who would like to obtain current information about severe weather warnings can do so via the official DWD website, where updates are continuously provided.