Storms in Munich: hail and thunderstorms hit the region!

Storms in Munich: hail and thunderstorms hit the region!

On June 24, 2025, the people of Munich experienced the most violent thunderstorms caused by a storm. How tz Reportedly, the city was particularly affected by strong winds that even reached speeds of up to 85 km/h. This was a cause for concern for many citizens, as the German Weather Service (DWD) warned of squalls, heavy rain and hail.

The weather situation escalated in the morning when massive thunderstorm fronts that swept across Upper Bavaria were accompanied by an oppressively humid night. These tropical nights brought temperatures over 20 degrees, which further fueled the thunderstorm forces. According to the DWD, the gusts and heavy rain were robust: up to 30 l/m² within an hour were expected. A constant topic was the concern about local severe weather warnings, where even red alert levels were issued in the northern district of Munich.

Developments in the chaos of thunderstorms

The thunderstorm warning for Munich was maintained at 6:04 p.m. and strong winds accompanied the storm until 7:00 p.m. There were also updates that the threat of thunderstorms had temporarily decreased around 7:06 p.m., while warnings remained in place in surrounding districts such as Erding and Mühldorf. The good news for the people of Munich: At 9 p.m. the DWD lifted the thunderstorm warning for the city and a calm evening was expected.

However, many residents, particularly in harder-hit districts, were on guard. Before the current warm phase, the weather benefited from a storm whose cold air masses from Norway reached as far as Finland. This constellation not only influenced the thunderstorms, but also the temperature differences.

Outlook on the weather

Although the day started turbulently, Wednesday aims for a completely different picture. BR is already reporting that the weather is calming down with lots of sunshine and pleasant temperatures. The thunderstorms are expected to stay away for the following day and many are happy about the warmth, which has an impact on the cosiness of Munich. After all, this is the perfect time for a visit to the beer garden or a walk along the Isar.

Particular attention was also paid to the gusts of wind weather.com explained the different warning levels in detail in its warnings: The categories ranged from light gusts of over 50 km/h to extreme storms of over 140 km/h. For Munich itself, the warning situation was limited to levels 2 to 3. Such warnings should not be underestimated, especially if the storm front is accompanied by hail and heavy showers.

Although people had to recover from the storms on Monday and Tuesday, they can now prepare for the best weather conditions. With a bit of luck it will stay dry and summer can really get started!