According to TV2, strong winds coming from the east will cause a historic storm to hit Denmark on Friday and Saturday. It will break out starting tomorrow, Thursday, and water levels will gradually rise by Friday evening, with water levels expected to reach their highest levels in many places for up to 70 years. At the same time, the winds could reach storm force.
Civil defense requested the evacuation of vacation homes in certain areas.
In addition, water levels could rise by as much as two meters, and many holiday home owners are being encouraged to leave their homes in anticipation of flooding.
Rising water levels are expected to reach the east coast of South Jutland and South Funen (Det Sydfynske Øhav) with the potential for severe flooding, and low-lying holiday home areas in particular may be at risk.
According to the DR website, the Civil Defense services in the Triangle region are currently appealing to holiday home owners in the municipality of Kolding to evacuate their homes and take valuables in anticipation of flooding.
The areas most likely to suffer the most damage, according to forecasts
New forecasts from TV 2 Vejret on Wednesday also show that there is a risk of water levels in the area surrounding Kolding rising by 1.6 to 1.8 meters above normal, which strong winds could contribute to, making it more dangerous.
Water levels are expected to reach their highest levels between Friday at 20:00 and Saturday at 11:00, with the peak expected to be reached from Friday evening to Saturday morning.
If the predictions are correct, this will lead to water levels rising to critical levels in large areas of southern and eastern Denmark.
In addition to Kolding, cities such as HardsliHaderslev and Sønderborg are expected to experience critical water levels.
According to TV 2 Vejret, the latest forecasts show an increase in water levels on the east coast of South Jutland and Als, which could rise - as the most affected places - between 1.8 meters and 2 meters above normal.
Langeland and Ærø could see water levels rise between 1.6 and 1.8 meters.
Water levels are also expected to rise in Falster, Møn, Stevns and Køgebugt, which, according to the latest forecasts, could reach 1.3-1.6 meters, and at the same time there will be large waves reaching 3 to 6 meters in height.
