Storm Joshua caused widespread disruptions and emergency responses in southern Germany, notably in the Schwarzwald and Baden-Baden areas, with hurricane-force winds and early seasonal snow.
Northern Germany is preparing for the destructive storm 'Joshua' with wind gusts up to 160 km/h, severe storm surge threats, heavy rainfall, and early snowfall signaling a harsh autumn-to-winter transition.
A powerful storm surge is escalating threats of flooding and widespread disruptions along Germany's North Sea coast with fatalities reported across affected countries.