Right now
The most recent data we hold from DWD arrived 6 minutes ago, and this point is in it.
2 other detections within 20 km in the last 24 hours, the nearest 12 km from here.
This alert expired on 8 September 2026 at 19:30 UTC. It is kept here as a record.
No stronger detection stands among the 5 recorded within 20 km of this point since 4 September 2026 — 2 others scored the same. The last comparable one was on 4 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). Approaching from: south-west; Max. gusts: ~ 70 km/h
An estimated 1,795,412 people live within 50 km of this point.
Nearby, since 4 September 2026
- September 8, 2026 · score 46 · 12.4 km
- September 8, 2026 · score 46 · 20.3 km
How we know
One source: DWD. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 46 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) | 46 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 81% |
| Coordinates | 49.4481, 8.6296 |
| Nearest City | Heidelberg (6 km) |
| Population Exposed | 1.8M within 50 km |
| Impact Tier | significant |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-08T18:30:00.000Z |
| Source | https://www.dwd.de/DWD/warnungen/cap-feed/en/2.49.0.0.276.0.DWD.PVW.1788891660000.7c3aac26-50cd-4ff7-8ab6-81c506b10a32.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 | 2026-09-08T21:30:00+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.1788891660000.7c3aac26-50cd-4ff7-8ab6-81c506b10a32.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.
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