Two separate cloudbursts were recorded on Tuesday in Langø, Nakskov Fjord on Lolland, and Tessebølle, south of Køge. The Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) reported the events on social media platform X.
Langø recorded 36.4 millimeters of rainfall, while Tessebølle saw 34.6 millimeters, both within a 30-minute period. A cloudburst is defined as 15 millimeters of rainfall in half an hour.
Other locations experiencing cloudbursts included Bredballe near Vejle, Outrup north of Esbjerg, and Holbæk and Gundsømagle.
Earlier on Tuesday, DMI had issued two category 1 warnings for heavy rain and potential local cloudbursts across much of Denmark, advising the public that “the weather development may affect your surroundings and outdoor activities.” The first warning was valid from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, with the second in effect from 6 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday.
DMI forecasts the rainy weather to continue throughout the remaining summer weeks (30, 31, and 32), with slightly above-average rainfall expected for the season. The forecast indicates “unstable weather with showers, rain, and thunder.”
Despite the anticipated rain, temperatures are expected to range between 18 and 24 degrees Celsius during these weeks. Week 30 is predicted to be particularly varied, with a mix of rain, showers, and sunny periods, while weeks 31 and 32 will see a more balanced distribution of sunshine and rain.