After the heat: thunderstorms with squalls and hail over Germany:
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Storms Follow Heatwave with Heavy Rain and HailStarting Saturday, parts of Germany may face storms delivering up to 30 liters of rain per square meter and hailstones of 2 cm.
Key FactsMay 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
- A shift to low-pressure systems ends the heatwave and triggers strong thunderstorms with heavy rain and hail from Saturday onward.
- Southern regions remain mostly sunny and warm with highs up to 33°C, while cooler air moves into northern areas.
- Severe storms on Friday caused flooding, fallen trees, and train delays in North Rhine-Westphalia due to hail and strong winds.
- Additional thunderstorms are expected Sunday, potentially bringing localized hail and gusty winds again.
We are on full alert here.— Fire department spokesperson, to the Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa) in Münster
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