Germany braces for storm Ylenia with Hurricane-force gusts
February 17, 2022, 4:37 pm

Germany braces for storm Ylenia with Hurricane-force gusts

Heidelberg is a town on the Neckar River in southwestern Germany. It’s known for venerable Heidelberg University, founded in the 14th century (File photo: Pixabay)

The Xinhua reported, the German Weather Service (DWD) on Wednesday issued the second highest severe weather warning for all of northern and eastern Germany, as the country is bracing for storm Ylenia.

DWD meteorologist Adrian Leyser said, storm Ylenia is expected to bring Hurricane-force gusts with wind speeds of up to 120 kilometers per hour in parts of Germany. "These are wind speeds that we do not experience in the lowlands so widespread every year."

Some federal states, such as North Rhine-Westphalia and Saarland, have already announced to close schools or allowed students to stay at home on Thursday while Germany's state-owned rail operator Deutsche Bahn warned of disruptions to train traffic due to the severe weather.

Representative image-Thunderstorm (File photo: Pixabay)

The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) warned on Wednesday, on the North Sea coast of Germany, there was a risk of a storm surge, as the high tide could be one to two meters above normal levels.

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Because gusts could occur very suddenly, there was a "potential for damage that should not be underestimated," Leyser said. Trees could be uprooted, roofs damaged and objects whirled around. "So not only traveling, but being outdoors in general should be avoided whenever possible."

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According to the German weather service, storm Ylenia would slowly weaken over the course of Thursday. However, the next hurricane Zeynep, whose intensity could not yet be accurately predicted, was already expected for Friday.

Source: xinhua

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