Alertes Kleinbergl

Heavy thunderstorms are possible, accompanied by local intense precipitation, hail and gusty winds. Intense local showers with hail, intense wind blasts and lightning strikes. Hail can damage crops; rain showers can cause the rising of torrential watercourses and rainwater floods. Lightning strikes may start fires. Disturbances in traffic and outdoor activities are possible. Beware of approaching storm clouds. Wait on a safe spot inside a building; if a thunderstorm catches you in the open, find shelter in a building or vehicle. Do not carry metallic objects in the open. Do not linger under trees or power lines during a thunderstorm; lightning strike can be deadly! If possible, move vehicles into a garage in good time. Do not park under trees; a blast of wind can break branches or uproot a tree. Do not linger in the vicinity of torrential watercourses.

There is a large risk of forest and bush fire. Stay vigilant and be prepared there is a large risk of forest and bush fire. Immediately react to any developing fire. The public are asked to exercise extreme caution in the countryside, and immediately notify emergency services on any fire.

Maximum wind speed : from 50 to 70 km/h. Wind sways trees and may break smaller branches. Doors and windows should be kept closed. We recommend additional caution in traffic, especially in crosswinds and in exposed areas (e.g. bridges, cuttings). Do not linger in potentially dangerous areas.

Rainfall : from 40 to 70 mm/24h. Watercourses may overflow in areas usually prone to annual floods. Debris may clog certain river culverts. The population in the affected areas should follow the trend of water level and hydrological updates.

High temperatures may affect the health of sensitive members of the population. You are recommended to stay in the shade at midday and in the afternoon, while intense physical effort in the open is not recommended. Eat light food and drink enough liquids. Vehicles parked in the sun should be aired out before driving.

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