This is reported by the meteorological service DWD.
According to the German service, the wind speed in the area in the northern part of the Harz ridge has increased to 150 km / h.
As the rescue services report, three people were killed as a result of the storm.
It is noted that the falling trees, caused by delays of trains in the west of North Rhine-Westphalia, the wind caused significant damage to cars and buildings.
According to meteorologists, it is expected that the storm will continue at night. In this case, local authorities warn residents, stay at home, while emergency services are trying to clear the roads from branches and establish electricity.
As previously reported in URA-Inform, the Chinese metropolis is likely to collapse tropical storm.