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Severe weather warning for Brandenburg, storm gusts in Berlin – B.Z. Berlin


The German Weather Service has warned of hurricane-like gusts in parts of Brandenburg for Sunday evening until Monday morning. Storm gusts of up to 85 kilometers per hour are possible in Berlin.

From evening and night, hurricane-like gusts are expected in the southwest, parts of the west and the northwest at speeds between 100 and 115 kilometers per hour, as the DWD announced on Sunday. The hurricane “Sabine”, which comes from the Atlantic, ensures wind speeds of 10 to 11. Accompanied by showers, wind speeds of 12 and wind speeds of 120 kilometers per hour can be reached, as a DWD spokesman said.

Trees could be uprooted and roofs damaged. “If possible, avoid spending time outdoors,” said the DWD. Those who are outside should keep a distance from buildings, trees, scaffolding and high-voltage lines. Falling branches, roof tiles or objects are possible. The weather service advised to close all windows and doors and to secure items outdoors.


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Also in Berlin and the rest of Brandenburg, including the cities of Potsdam and Cottbus, the DWD warned of gusts of wind at speeds between 65 and 85 kilometers per hour and wind force 8 to 9, but in some places there could also be severe gusts of wind with up to 100 kilometers per hour and wind force 10 accompanied by showers and give storms. From wind force 10, trees can break and greater damage to houses can occur, according to the DWD.

The Deutsche Bahn wants to double the strength of its standby personnel due to possible storm damage. The train was prepared for damage such as destroyed overhead lines or overturned trees.

Mobile task forces with chainsaws are to be deployed in order to clear blocked tracks. “Travelers who want to postpone their trip to another day due to the expected storm can easily do so,” said a railway spokesman. If you don’t want to travel, you can cancel the ticket free of charge.

The storm could also restrict flight operations at Tegel and Schönefeld airports. An airport spokeswoman said that handling is no longer possible from a wind speed of more than 70 kilometers per hour.

Even at the beginning of the week on Monday, it should remain stormy and rainy, with a maximum of 12 degrees. According to DWD information, thunderstorms are also possible locally.

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