Gale-Force Winds, Thunderstorms, and Persistent Rain Forecast for Germany

The Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD) forecasts gale-force winds developing at the North and Baltic Seas, with gusts up to 85 km/h (8-9 Bft) and potentially severe gale-force winds up to 100 km/h (10 Bft) on the North Frisian Islands. Isolated thunderstorms with hail are possible in the north from Thursday afternoon. Persistent rain is expected in the Alps from Thursday afternoon, with up to 35 l/sqm in 12 hours in some areas.