Stormy weather on coast: Ferry is not moving

Squalls sweep through northern Germany. The authorities have withdrawn a warning.

Hamburg/Hanover, Germany (dpa), – The authorities have issued a warning about stormy weather along the North Sea coast. The German Weather Service forecast squalls, heavy gales and winds up to 100 km/h.

Cassen Eils, the shipping company, announced on their website that the ferry from Cuxhaven and Helgoland to return did not sail Monday due to the forecasted weather conditions. According to information, the next ferry trip was not scheduled until the 26th of December.

The storm surge forecasted for the Elbe and North Sea failed not to materialize Monday morning. According to data from the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency in Hamburg, the water did not reach the expected level of 1.50 m above mean high tide. The storm surge warning that was sent out via the warning apps in the morning was lifted. Flood warnings were issued for Hamburg’s Sankt Pauli area, the fish market and other areas.

The first storm surge in the autumn-winter period occurred on Friday at a height of approximately 1,90 meters over mean high waters. Water also poured over the Hamburg fish markets.

Storm surges are defined as water levels 1,50 meters above the mean high tide on the North Sea coast, in Hamburg Bremen and Emden. Storm surges are considered severe from 2.50 meters and very severe from 3.50 metres.