Severe Weather Threatens Stuttgart with Heavy Rain and Storms A severe weather warning has been issued for Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, as heavy rainfall, hail, and strong winds are expected to strike the region on Tuesday. The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued alerts for intense thunderstorms, with localized rainfalls potentially reaching up to 40 liters per square meter in a short period. Hailstones up to three centimeters in diameter and gusts of wind up to 100 kilometers per hour are also possible, posing significant risks to infrastructure and safety. The warning comes as storm systems move from the west across Baden-Württemberg, with initial thunderstorms affecting Stuttgart from early Tuesday morning. A formal DWD warning is in place until 9 a.m., during which time localized rainfalls could reach 20 liters per square meter, accompanied by wind gusts of up to 60 kilometers per hour. The affected areas include the Kreise of Esslingen, Böblingen, Ludwigsburg, Göppingen, and the Rems-Murr-Kreis. The situation is expected to worsen in the afternoon as the weather system intensifies. The DWD predicts widespread thunderstorms with some areas experiencing extreme weather events characterized by heavy rain, hail, and severe wind gusts. These storms could bring localized rainfall of up to 40 liters per square meter, along with hailstones up to three centimeters in size and wind speeds exceeding 100 kilometers per hour. The exact locations of the most severe impacts remain uncertain due to the localized nature of the storm system. In addition to the thunderstorms, a heat warning is in effect for Stuttgart until Tuesday evening. The DWD forecasts strong heat stress, with temperatures in the city reaching up to 33 degrees Celsius.#baden_wurttemberg #stuttgart #german_weather_service #dwd #kreise_esslingen
