Severe weather warning for Bernau: Heavy thunderstorms and risk of storms from 5 p.m.!

Severe weather warning for Bernau: Heavy thunderstorms and risk of storms from 5 p.m.!

The weather situation in Bernau and the surrounding area is getting worse. From the late afternoon of June 26, 2025, exactly at 5 p.m., the German Weather Service will warn of severe thunderstorms that will spread over the Barnim. According to bernau-live.de, the expected weather conditions are extremely worrying. Strong thunderstorms can bring local gusts of up to 110 km/h and heavy rain of up to 30 liters per square meter within an hour.

The warning particularly focuses on the hurricane-like gusts, which particularly endanger trees and branches. Hail with a diameter of around 2 cm could also fall. The relevant authorities strongly advise against being active in parks and forests during these thunderstorms. Drivers should also obviously be careful and, if possible, avoid driving, especially on country roads. Fallen trees add to the risk.

Previous storms and initial situation

It should be noted that a storm had already caused significant damage in Berlin and Brandenburg on the previous Monday. The fire department was on constant duty to deal with the consequences, and S-Bahn traffic had to be completely stopped for hours. The weather service reports a renewed development of thunderstorms that will affect the region. According to DWD it is a front system of a low that is moving over Germany from the direction of Iceland. The expected thunderstorms are expected to be particularly strong in the center and east of the country.

These storms not only bring strong squalls, but also rainfall that can be very heavy with up to 25 liters of water per square meter. In the Alps and the foothills of the Alps, violent thunderstorms with hail up to 3 cm in diameter and heavy rain of up to 40 liters per square meter in an hour can also be expected. Thunderstorms in the region will move eastward by tonight, which could bring some relief.

What should be done?

What this means for the population is that they should prepare for the development of these severe thunderstorms. It is advisable to follow current weather warnings and take meteorologists' recommendations seriously. The next weather update is expected no later than Wednesday, June 26, 2025 at 9:00 p.m. so that everyone affected can stay informed.

With these conditions, the coming hours in Bernau and Barnim will be heavily influenced by the weather. We advise you to exercise caution and, if necessary, take necessary measures to get through this night of thunderstorms safely. Stay safe!