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Central Europe weather: Cold fronts and storms hit Germany and Switzerland
Central Europe is experiencing significant weather shifts as a cold front moves through Germany and unstable air affects Switzerland.
In Germany, a cold front is transitioning the region from subtropical heat to cooler polar air. The German Weather Service (DWD) has warned of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, with precipitation rates potentially reaching 15 liters per square meter in one hour. Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 70 km/h in several areas, with even higher gusts reported in mountainous regions like the Brocken.
In Switzerland, weather patterns are characterized by heavy cloud cover and frequent precipitation, particularly in the Alps and Prealps. Thunderstorms are expected throughout the day, especially in the southern Alpine regions. Temperatures in the lowlands are forecasted to remain between 17 and 20 degrees Celsius, while the freezing level in the mountains is expected to drop from 3700 to 3000 meters by the evening.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The freezing level in the Swiss mountains is expected to drop from 3700 to 3000 meters by the evening. schweiznews.ch · polizei.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Stormy gusts of up to 70 km/h are forecast for parts of Germany. www.berliner-kurier.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A cold front is moving across Germany from the northwest to the southeast, replacing subtropical air with cooler polar air. www.berliner-kurier.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Heavy rain of up to 15 liters per square meter per hour is expected in some areas of Germany. www.berliner-kurier.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Switzerland will experience heavy cloud cover and thunderstorms, particularly in the Alps and Prealps. schweiznews.ch · polizei.news