Storm warning: Sturm and hail threaten in the Prignitz!

Storm warning: Sturm and hail threaten in the Prignitz!

Ostprignitz-Ruppin, Deutschland - storm warnings for Brandenburg - the weather is uncomfortable. The German Weather Service has today, on 26. June 2025 , a severe weather warning for Berlin and Brandenburg published. In the Prignitz and Ostprignitz-Ruppin, violent thunderstorms with hail and gusts of wind are expected. According to MAZ-Online.de Could fall local heavy rain of up to 30 liters per square meter in a short time.

recommendations of the fire brigade

to avoid damage and injuries, Olaf Lehmann, the district fire chief in OPR, advises urgently to keep the distance between trees and forests. Caution should be exercised especially when driving. "Pay attention to falling branches and reduce the speed," he emphasizes. Even on highways, the strong side winds should not be underestimated. In the case of branches that lie on the street, you should only act if there is no danger.

The deputy military leader in Pritzwalk, Adrian Zechser, also recommends bringing parasols and movable garden furniture to safety. "We are prepared for the weather and can set up local command offices if necessary," he explains.

background location: storm in Germany

storms are no longer uncommon in Germany. A look at the national weather forecasts shows that we have to expect violent thunderstorms, especially on warm and humid days. According to daswetter.com Threat again from the afternoon between the North Sea and Black Forest, while the temperatures above 20 degrees rise.

Global warming already shows its effects on the weather. The results of the extreme weather congress report DWD.de that increases extremely high temperatures and long-lasting heat phases in Germany. This also makes the probability of heavy rain events higher, which also puts the current severe weather warning in a wider context.