Right now
The most recent data we hold from DWD arrived 2 minutes ago, and this point is in it.
Nothing else has been detected within 20 km in the last 24 hours.
This alert expired on 8 September 2026 at 18:15 UTC. It is kept here as a record.
It is the only one we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 8 September 2026.
What the source measured
DWD reported: There is a risk of heavy thunderstorms with gale- or storm-force gusts (level 2 of 4). Occurrence: isolated; Approaching from: south-west; Max. gusts: ~ 70 km/h
An estimated 933,509 people live within 50 km of this point.
How we know
One source: DWD. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 41 out of 100, at 81 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Severe Weather |
| Severity | Medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 41 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 81% |
| Coordinates | 49.1902, 7.8340 |
| Nearest City | Pirmasens (16 km) |
| Population Exposed | 933.5K within 50 km |
| Impact Tier | significant |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-08T17:23:00.000Z |
| Source | https://www.dwd.de/DWD/warnungen/cap-feed/en/2.49.0.0.276.0.DWD.PVW.1788890100000.145fa8b3-4c47-42a4-8bf5-6d7f4c01bab5.ENG.xml |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Event | heavy thunderstorms with gale- or storm-force gusts |
| Level | Moderate |
| Urgency | Immediate |
| Certainty | Likely |
| AreaDesc | polygonal event area |
| Expires | 2026-09-08T20:15:00+02:00 |
| Instruction | Hazard(s) caused by: lightning (danger to life!); single branches falling; objects flying through the air. Recommendations for what to do: Avoid staying outdoors and seek shelter (e.g. in buildings). Avoid being near lakes and rivers Secure free-standing objects (e.g. screens and furniture). For e |
| CapIdentifier | 2.49.0.0.276.0.DWD.PVW.1788890100000.145fa8b3-4c47-42a4-8bf5-6d7f4c01bab5.ENG |
| Licence | GeoNutzV — Deutscher Wetterdienst, source note required |
Safety Information
Always follow official guidance from your local emergency management agency. This platform provides scientific monitoring data and is not a substitute for official warnings. If you are in immediate danger, contact your local emergency number.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
Want to know when something happens near Pirmasens?