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Severe Thunderstorms Expected in Germany

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Germany has a new weather forecast. It is for ten days, starting from 23 August 2026.

The forecast says there will be strong thunderstorms tomorrow. A thunderstorm has rain, wind, and loud noise in the sky.

There is also a risk of severe weather. Severe weather means very bad and dangerous weather.

People in some parts of Germany may see very heavy rain. There may also be strong wind.

The weather can change fast in the next few days. People should check the forecast often.

Experts say people should be careful outside. Bad storms can be dangerous for people and things.

This forecast helps people plan their days. It also helps keep people safe.

Vocabulary15 words

forecast
information about what the weather will be like
thunderstorms
storms with rain, wind, and loud noise
severe weather
very bad and dangerous weather
risk
a chance something bad can happen
heavy rain
a lot of rain
strong wind
wind that blows very hard
safe
not in danger
careful
paying attention to avoid danger
plan
to decide what to do before it happens
days
periods of 24 hours
parts
areas or places
change
to become different
experts
people who know a lot about something
check
to look at something to be sure
dangerous
able to hurt people or things

Quiz

1. How many days does the forecast cover?
2. What does the forecast warn about tomorrow?
3. Is there a risk of severe weather?

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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

Germany has a new weather _____. It is for ten days, starting from 23 August 2026.

The forecast says there will be strong _____ tomorrow. A thunderstorm has rain, wind, and loud noise in the sky.

There is also a risk of severe _____. Severe weather means very bad and dangerous weather.

People in some parts of Germany may see very heavy _____. There may also be strong wind.

The weather can _____ fast in the next few days. People should check the forecast often.

Experts say people should be _____ outside. Bad storms can be dangerous for people and things.

This forecast helps people _____ their days. It also helps keep people safe.

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