Right now
The most recent data we hold from DWD arrived 43 minutes ago, and this point is in it.
3 other detections within 20 km in the last 24 hours, the nearest 4 km from here.
This alert expired on 8 September 2026 at 20:30 UTC. It is kept here as a record.
It is the 5th strongest of the 10 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 3 September 2026. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day.
What the source measured
DWD reported: There is a risk of heavy thunderstorms with heavy rain (level 2 of 4). Occurrence: isolated; Approaching from: south-west; Max. gusts: < 60 km/h; Precipitation amounts: < 15 l/m²/1h
An estimated 528,571 people live within 50 km of this point.
Nearby, since 3 September 2026
- September 8, 2026 · score 46 · 18.5 km
- September 8, 2026 · score 46 · 18.6 km
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
| Type | Severe Weather |
| Severity | Medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 41 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 85% |
| Coordinates | 52.7833, 9.3871 |
| Nearest City | Walsrode (16 km) |
| Population Exposed | 528.6K within 50 km |
| Impact Tier | significant |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-08T20:05:00.000Z |
| Source | https://www.dwd.de/DWD/warnungen/cap-feed/en/2.49.0.0.276.0.DWD.PVW.1788897900000.e9bb76ec-8409-44df-81a1-68d498789668.ENG.xml |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Event | heavy thunderstorms with heavy rain |
| Level | Moderate |
| Urgency | Immediate |
| Certainty | Likely |
| AreaDesc | polygonal event area |
| Expires | 2026-09-08T22:30:00+02:00 |
| Instruction | Hazard(s) caused by: lightning (danger to life!); light objects flying through the air; isolated, rapid flooding of roads and subways; aquaplaning. Recommendations for what to do: Avoid staying outdoors and seek shelter (e.g. in buildings). Avoid being near lakes and rivers Secure loose objects. F |
| CapIdentifier | 2.49.0.0.276.0.DWD.PVW.1788897900000.e9bb76ec-8409-44df-81a1-68d498789668.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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