Helen Fischer is playing a mega concert in Munich-Reim tonight. It is raining first in Munich, then it is raining like cats and dogs. The fans have been removed.

Update Aug 20 6:48 PM: It was much lower than initially expected. Many Helen fans who were already there were really drenched. For their safety, however, according to the picture, the organizer decided to evacuate them to the nearby exhibition hall. “Between 30,000 and 40,000 fans have already been brought into the hall, sitting here on heaters to warm up. Many onlookers are disappointed because some of them have traveled far away,” writes an image reporter.

That was about half past five in the evening. After an hour everything is clear. The rain had cleared and fans were allowed back on the field. The concert may go as planned. It is a good thing that many ticket holders have already stocked suitable rain gear. There are always comments on the Internet like: “First I’ll buy some rubber boots” or “Who’s going to go out today and get some rubber boots?”

A thunderstorm is blowing over Munich – but there must be a concert

Update Aug 20 3:50 PM: Is something moving toward concert goers in Reim? DWD has now warned about this. There it now says for the Munich area: “Local thunderstorms are coming from the north-west. There are heavy rains with a rainfall of 25 l/m² per hour as well as gusts of wind and small grain hail with a speed of 60 km/h (17m/s, 33kn, Bft 7).” The warning is in effect from 4 PM to 6 PM. With a lot of luck, by the time the highlight of the concert begins, the horror will be over.

Update August 20th, 3 pm: It still drizzles over the state capital and thus the countless Helen Fisher fans who especially came for the huge concert on Saturday evening. The fair is expected to attract 130,000 fans. There are still concerns that the concert may not take place due to the thunderstorms predicted for the evening. without any reason The organizer insists on tz.de. A spokesperson for Leutgeb Entertainment Group said there is nothing to panic with the current outlook.

Helen Fischer in Munich: DWD announces thunder and rain

If anything changes, visitors will be notified immediately. There are currently no storm warnings in place for the city of Munich, but the heavy rain should not stop in the southeast on the edge of the Alps, as in the west of Upper Bavaria. According to the DWD, the state capital is likely to experience thunderstorms in the afternoon itself and various weather services have declared rain again in the evening. So not the best position. Still: The entrance has already begun, with the first fans already flocking to the concert arena—well-dressed in rain ponchos and rain jackets.

Update Aug 20 8:45 am: 130,000 fans are looking forward to their evening with Helen Fischer and wondering if the current weather will allow capers in her presence as well. The weather map around Munich currently looks anything but at ease. The German Weather Service issued the highest warning level for large parts of Upper Bavaria on Saturday morning. Heavy to very heavy rain is expected from Ebersberg east of Munich to the edge of the Alps.

Helen Fischer concert in Munich: will the weather last?

but there is also good newsWeather warnings are time-limited and end – Saturday morning – at noon at the latest. In addition, heavy rains are likely to move along the edge of the Alps and away from the state capital. So it is unlikely that the concert will be completely drowned out in the evening.

Bad news: As the incessant rain subsides, the chances of thunderstorms again in the evening will increase significantly. According to the German Weather Service, rain and thunderstorms will occur in Bavaria from the west again in the afternoon and evening. It remains to be seen how well they run in Munich. You can read the development of each season for Munich-Reim live throughout the day here. Until then, concert-goers should warmly wrap up. Because the temperature will continue to drop in the evening.

Update Aug 19 3:29 PM: Wet and Merry Hit: It’s going to rain on the day of Helen Fischer’s big open-air concert at the Munich Exhibition Center on Saturday. Organizers dismissed reports that the star’s appearance may have to be canceled due to bad weather. A rejection is not in the room. “From the current perspective, there is nothing to panic,” Letgeb Entertainment Group said on Friday.

Helen Fischer in Munich: the organizer gives the weather forecast

The organizer of the concert relied on a team of meteorologists and experts – they evaluated weather conditions on an ongoing basis. “We can expect unstable April weather with possible rain showers, sometimes sunny but no thunderstorms,” ​​the spokesman said, quoting his forecast.

Update Aug 19 12:33 PM: Weather capers upset the previously planned Helen Fisher Show on Saturday. Concert rehearsals were also affected on Thursday. “We had to cancel, here is the underwater land,” confirmed organizer Klaus Leutgebo Picture, If the rain becomes too heavy on Saturday, one can even imagine evacuating the site.

UPDATE Aug 19 9:21 AM: Portal predicts a full hour of sunshine weather online Tomorrow is up-to-date for Saturday, with isolated thunderstorms very likely to occur. So fans of Helen Fischer will have to be prepared for an extremely uncomfortable trip to Munich. until Saturday morning (8 a.m.) The German Weather Service (DWD) has warned of “constant heavy rain”., Bitter to event guests: Umbrellas are not allowed on the concert grounds (see original message).

Weather for the Helen Fischer concert in Munich: the weather service is already giving warnings

Actual message:

Munich – This will be the largest concert ever played by a solo artist in Germany. if hit star Helen Fischer takes the stage at Munich-Reim on Saturday eveningMore than 130,000 fans will cheer at the exhibition grounds. mega concert, taking place parallel to European Championship There will be a big party in the state capital. The Big Question Around It: Is the season, which is set for weeks to mid-summer, really schlager pageant Rain holiday? In any case, musicians should keep a close eye on the weather.

In Munich, once again the heat wave has brought high temperature for the last few days. Hardly any rain falls from the sky throughout the summer, creating a huge drought problem in Munich and the region. Right now, on the big concert weekend, that would suddenly change. Of German weather service warns of strong thunderstorms and incessant rain, It should start early in the morning on Friday, August 19th. It should not be dried again till late Saturday evening.

“In some areas, significantly higher volumes of around 80, locally around 100 liters per square meter should be expected,” the DWD said in its report. Weather portal WaiterOnline is already giving warnings. The worst should come from the skies on Friday, but rain is expected on Saturday as well. Portal estimates 5-10 liters per square meter for the evening. The risk of thunderstorms will increase in the afternoon. So it should be clear: Everyone who cheers for Helen Fisher on a Saturday evening should have appropriate clothing ready, because beware: Despite thunderstorm forecast, we’re at the concert venue umbrellas are not allowed,