Calamity
MediumSevere WeatherCalamity Score: 46

Severe Weather near Lingen

EmslandGermanyDWD

This alert is in force until 4 September 2026, 15:00 UTC.

It is one of only 2 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 2 September 2026. The last comparable one was on 2 September 2026.

What the source measured

DWD reported: There is a risk of gale-force gusts (level 2 of 4). Max. gusts: 50-75 km/h; Wind direction: south-west then west

An estimated 1,123,880 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 46 out of 100, at 75 % 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)46 / 100
Our confidence75%
Coordinates52.4069, 7.3064
Nearest CityLingen (13 km)
Population Exposed1.1M within 50 km
Impact Tiersignificant
Timestamp2026-09-04T07:00:00.000Z
Sourcehttps://www.dwd.de/DWD/warnungen/cap-feed/en/2.49.0.0.276.0.DWD.PVW.1788455340000.d9547151-447d-45ef-943f-b3839ee0eddb.ENG.xml

Score Breakdown

35
intensity
100
population
0
cascading
18
historical

Technical Details

Eventgale-force gusts
LevelModerate
UrgencyImmediate
CertaintyLikely
AreaDescpolygonal event area
Expires2026-09-04T17:00:00+02:00
InstructionHazard(s) caused by: single branches falling; objects flying through the air. Recommendations for what to do: Secure free-standing objects (e.g. screens and furniture). For example, fasten tents and coverings. Watch out for falling objects outdoors (e.g. branches).
CapIdentifier2.49.0.0.276.0.DWD.PVW.1788455340000.d9547151-447d-45ef-943f-b3839ee0eddb.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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Calamity.live data shows a weather event with CalamityScore 46/100, near Lingen (Germany), based on data from dwd. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.