North Sea coast threatens storm surge

North Sea coast threatens storm surge

A storm surge is imminent on the northern German coasts. Meteorologists expect wind speeds of up to 85 kilometers per hour.

VIDEO | Storm “Oleg” causes water levels to rise — storm surge warnings for Hamburg and the North Sea coast - SAT.1 REGIONAL

The storm “Oleg” brought a lot of water with it on Wednesday. Gusts of wind force 9 caused water levels on the North Sea coast to rise. These were around one meter above the mean flood. Many things were also washed over in Hamburg-Övelgönne, but it wasn't enough for a real storm surge. We only talk about this when the water rises 1.5 meters higher than normal. The... read more

Federal Office warns of storm surge on the German North Sea coast

There may be a storm surge on the German North Sea coast this Wednesday. This was announced by the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH). The weather warning is valid until 13:00. Squalls with wind force 9 are expected.

Risk of a storm surge on the German North Sea coast

According to the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH), the German North Sea coast is at risk of a storm surge on Wednesday.