Calamity
MediumSevere WeatherCalamity Score: 41

Severe Weather near Schlüchtern

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Right now

The most recent data we hold from DWD arrived 46 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 20:15 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, heavy rain and hail (level 2 of 4). Max. gusts: < 85 km/h; Precipitation amounts: ~ 15 l/m²/1h; Hail: small grains

An estimated 700,689 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 85 % 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

TypeSevere Weather
SeverityMedium
Calamity Score (ours)41 / 100
Our confidence85%
Coordinates50.2534, 9.4334
Nearest CitySchlüchtern (13 km)
Population Exposed700.7K within 50 km
Impact Tiersignificant
Timestamp2026-09-08T19:49:00.000Z
Sourcehttps://www.dwd.de/DWD/warnungen/cap-feed/en/2.49.0.0.276.0.DWD.PVW.1788896940000.a5f8632f-99b4-4b4d-9216-ee242c764531.ENG.xml

Score Breakdown

35
intensity
85
population
0
cascading
18
historical

Technical Details

Eventheavy thunderstorms with gale- or storm-force gusts, heavy rain and hail
LevelModerate
UrgencyImmediate
CertaintyLikely
AreaDescpolygonal event area
Expires2026-09-08T22:15:00+02:00
InstructionHazard(s) caused by: lightning (danger to life!); single branches falling; objects flying through the air; isolated, rapid flooding of roads and subways; aquaplaning; hail. Recommendations for what to do: Avoid staying outdoors and seek shelter (e.g. in buildings). Avoid being near lakes and river
CapIdentifier2.49.0.0.276.0.DWD.PVW.1788896940000.a5f8632f-99b4-4b4d-9216-ee242c764531.ENG
LicenceGeoNutzV — 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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