Thunderstorms Forecast for Saxony-Anhalt
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The German Weather Service (DWD) forecasts thunderstorms for the state of Saxony-Anhalt starting Friday afternoon.
- Residents can expect showers, isolated thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail, and gusty winds.
- Temperatures will range from 19-21 degrees Celsius, dropping to 6-11 degrees Celsius overnight, with fog possible.
Saxony-Anhalt, Germany โ The German Weather Service (DWD) predicts a stormy start to the weekend for the state of Saxony-Anhalt. Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop from Friday afternoon, bringing with them the possibility of heavy rain, hail, and strong gusts of wind.
Temperatures are forecast to reach between 19 and 21 degrees Celsius, with cooler conditions in the Harz mountains where highs will be between 14 and 18 degrees. Overnight into Saturday, the showers are expected to subside, though fog may form in some areas. Temperatures will drop significantly, ranging from 6 to 11 degrees Celsius.
Saturday is expected to bring a mix of clouds and sunshine, with dry conditions initially. However, the risk of showers and thunderstorms may increase again later in the day. Daytime temperatures are predicted to be slightly warmer, reaching 21 to 23 degrees Celsius, with around 18 degrees in the Harz region.
Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.