There are still activities in Dortmund as there are full foundations and flooded streets everywhere. Firefighting vehicles can be found in many parts of the city. This may continue into the night.
In a short time, it rained heavily in Dortmund.
© Felix Kuth
Meanwhile heavy rain has moved over Dortmund. The German Meteorological Agency has extended the severe weather warning until 11 p.m.
Update 10:15 p.m.
The Dortmund Fire Brigade Control Center has already reported 267 passengers (as of 10:10 p.m.) – within an hour.
However, so far, the control center said it was only about operations because there was water in the foundations or streets.
Update at 9:30 p.m.
Meanwhile, heavy rain fell in the city of Dortmund. Current weather maps show that the center of the thunderstorm cell could move over Dortmund until 10.30pm.
When asked about the current situation by a spokesman for the Dortmund Fire Brigade Control Center, there is only time for a short response: “We have plenty of water in the basement south of Dortmund. We have work to do. ”
The private meteorological service “Kachelmanwetter” had previously predicted on Twitter: “It will provide plenty of water, including floodwaters and full foundations.”
Update at 9:20 p.m.
According to generally available weather radar maps, there will be thunderstorms over Dortmund. It moves from south to north. On the southern districts and the city center.
The sky was over the city center and it started to rain.
Original message
At 8.30pm on Tuesday (June 29), the German Meteorological Service (DWT) issued an official red level storm warning for Dortmund. Thundershowers from the south until 10 p.m.
The Meteorological Agency said: “Precipitation and strong winds of between 25 l / ml and 40 l / m² per hour. Rain 2 cm.
Weather Service warns: “Avoid staying outside”
Dangers posed by lightning strikes, falling branches, roof tiles or objects. Flooding of cellars and streets and local flooding of streams and small rivers.
DWT recommends: “Close all windows and doors! Safe items outside! In particular, keep away from buildings, trees, scaffolding and high voltage lines! If possible, avoid staying outside! ”
There have already been warnings of heavy thunderstorms over the past few days, but Dortmund has not yet been hit by heavy rains.