6.30 a.m.: Night remained relatively calm
The thunderstorms and rain during the night were less bad and heavy than feared. Most of the rain came down around Bielefeld, with around 25 liters per square meter. According to the German Weather Service, showers and local thunderstorms are still to be expected in the north of NRW today, but these should subside over the course of the day.
1.25 a.m .: Further extension of the severe weather warning in some regions
The severe weather warning has been extended until 2 a.m. for the districts of Gütersloh, Herford and Minden-Lübbecke and for the city of Bielefeld.
0.50 a.m .: Severe weather warning for two other districts
There is now a severe weather warning for the districts of Herford and Minden-Lübbecke until 1.30 a.m.
0.30 a.m .: Severe weather warning extended for several regions
The severe weather warnings for the Hochsauerland district, the Gütersloh, Höxter, Lippe and Paderborn districts and the city of Bielefeld have been extended until 1.30 a.m.
11:27 p.m .: Severe weather warning from the German Weather Service for parts of Westphalia
The German Weather Service has issued an official severe weather warning for parts of Westphalia. It is valid until 0.30 a.m. and affects the districts of Hochsauerland, Gütersloh, Höxter, Lippe, Paderborn, Siegen-Wittgenstein, Soest and Warendorf. Thunderstorms, heavy rain, gusts of wind with speeds between 65 and 85 km/h and small-grain hail are expected.
8:56 p.m .: Up to 40 liters of rain per square meter possible
In the night of Thursday, strong thunderstorms with heavy rain will move over NRW and finally reach the Weser. Regionally, more than 40 liters of rain per square meter are possible, reports the WDR weather department.
