Current Weather Warning: Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Expected in Frankfurt – November 14, 2023 Update

November has been one of the warmest since data collection began. The experts expect a lot of rain in the coming days.

Update from Monday, November 13th, 10:20 a.m.: It’s getting uncomfortable around Frankfurt. At least that’s what a current weather warning from the German Weather Service (DWD) tells us. Accordingly, there is a risk of squalls in the region on Monday (November 13th).

The experts from Offenbach divide warnings of strong winds into four categories.

DWD publishes official weather warning for northern Hesse

The DWD describes air movements over 50 km/h (wind force 7) as gusts of wind. At warning level 2 there are squalls of 65 to 89 km/h (wind forces 8 to 9). Heavy gusts of wind reach speeds of 90 to 104 km/h (wind force 10). Hurricane-like gusts in warning level 3 are 105 to 119 km/h (wind force 11); Hurricane gusts from 120 km/h (wind force 12) are also classified in warning level 3. Warning level 4 with extreme hurricane gusts is issued from 140 km/h (regionally).

A level 2 weather warning is currently in effect for parts of southern Hesse. At warning level 2, the DWD warns that isolated trees may be uprooted and roofs may be damaged. “Pay particular attention to falling branches, roof tiles or objects,” it says.

The current weather warning for southern Hesse applies from 3 p.m. and affects the following districts:

• Hochtaunuskreis
• Rheingau-Taunus district

The current weather warning for the Rhine-Main area is valid until Tuesday at 2 p.m. Warning level 1 applies in the districts of Limburg-Weilburg, Wetterau, Wiesbaden and Main-Taunus. However, the warning can be adjusted at any time by the experts in Offenbach – or extended if in doubt.

Atlantic depression causes a stormy week in northern Hesse

First report from Sunday, November 12th, 6 p.m.: Frankfurt – It remains wet and stormy in Frankfurt and the region. The German Weather Service (DWD) expects heavy rain and isolated storms next week. In some places, according to forecasts, up to 100 liters of rain per square meter will hit the ground between Monday and Wednesday.

Coming from the English Channel, a low is moving into Germany from the west and south and is also heading for Hesse. “On Monday night, the foothills of a North Atlantic depression spread to Hesse, making the weather very changeable and increasingly stormy during the day on Monday. This introduces very mild sea air,” writes the DWD in a statement.

At least the temperatures remain within a pleasant range for autumn. The maximum temperature on Monday will be between 10 and 15 degrees, in high altitudes it will be 8 degrees. Overall, November has been very mild so far. “We have had the warmest November since weather records began,” says meteorologist Dominik Jung from the wetter.net portal. According to the forecasts, the eleventh month of the calendar year will remain comparatively mild. According to meteorologists, the upcoming winter could also be significantly too warm this time.

Weather in Frankfurt: Lots of clouds, lots of rain

On Tuesday there is a possibility of heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon. Temperatures reach highs between 11 and 14 degrees. On Wednesday night it will remain mostly cloudy, with further showers and isolated thunderstorms moving over Frankfurt and the Rhine-Main area.

The DWD expects a slight cooling down on Wednesday, with peak values ​​of 9 to 13 degrees. According to the forecast, dense cloud cover and rain showers with moderate southwesterly winds and strong gusts at higher altitudes are still predicted. The umbrella is therefore indispensable in the coming days. (esa)

There is a risk of hurricanes in some regions of Germany in the coming days.

This article was edited using machine assistance and carefully checked by editor Erik Scharf before publication.