Storm Luise and Manja bring strong winds and rain to Hesse

Autumn storm Luise brought severe gusts to Hesse overnight, causing minor damage including an injured cyclist and fallen trees. A second, stronger storm named Manja is expected from Saturday evening with heavier rain and winds exceeding 100 km/h on mountains. Winds reached up to 97 km/h on the Wasserkuppe, with similar conditions on the Hoherodskopf and force 9 gusts in Darmstadt and Frankfurt. Police reported dozens of small-scale incidents, including 22 fallen trees in North Hesse, a damaged car in Offenbach, and a blocked road in the Rheingau-Taunus district. Meteorologists warn against forest walks due to weakened trees from summer drought. Storm Manja should pass by Sunday afternoon, bringing total rainfall of up to 70 liters in some areas. A high-pressure system is expected to bring calmer, sunnier weather next week.