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Eastern Saxony: thunderstorms, intense rain and gusts up to 65 km/h forecast for July 15, 2026
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 1 min read
The essentials
The Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD), Germany's national weather service, forecasts thunderstorms, heavy rain, and gusty winds in eastern Saxony on July 15, 2026, until late morning. The affected area extends from the Erzgebirge to Upper Lusatia (Oberlausitz). Gusts may reach 65 km/h. Rainfall from thunderstorms can locally accumulate to 60 liters per square meter within six hours. Sustained rain of 20 to 35 l/m², independent of thunderstorms, is also possible.
- Thunderstorms and gusts up to 65 km/h expected in eastern Saxony until late morning
- Rainfall accumulation up to 60 l/m² in six hours during thunderstorm episodes
- Sustained rainfall of 20 to 35 l/m² also possible, independent of thunderstorms
- Affected zone: from Erzgebirge to Upper Lusatia (Oberlausitz)
What we know
The Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD), the weather service of the Federal Republic of Germany, issued a forecast on July 15, 2026 for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and gusty winds in eastern Saxony (Ostsachsen).
The affected zone extends from the Erzgebirge to Upper Lusatia (Oberlausitz, a historic region in the southern part of Lusatia). The alert is valid until late morning on July 15, 2026.
Gusty winds reaching up to 65 km/h are expected in the affected sectors.
The numbers
65 km/h
Maximum gusts expected
60 l/m²
Maximum rainfall in 6 hours (thunderstorms)
20–35 l/m²
Expected accumulation during sustained rain (outside thunderstorms)
Thunderstorms – local maximum60
Sustained rain – maximum35
Sustained rain – minimum20
Locally, thunderstorms can produce up to 60 liters per square meter in six hours. Sustained intense rain lasting several hours, independent of thunderstorms, can bring 20 to 35 l/m².
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