Essen (dpa / lnw) - The German Weather Service (DWD) warns in an official severe weather warning of black ice throughout North Rhine-Westphalia. During the night of Monday, freezing rain will spread from the west, the meteorologists announced on Sunday evening. The weather service advises avoiding spending time outdoors. Significant traffic disruptions are also expected at night. Motorists should drive carefully, fill up their tanks if possible and take blankets and warm drinks with them.
In Düsseldorf, the schools and daycare centers will remain closed on Monday due to the storm warning, as the city announced on Sunday evening. Emergency care is provided.
In the course of the night, the situation in the western lowlands should relax again. On Monday morning and in the morning it is expected to be milder in the east and in the mountains.
