Right now
The most recent data we hold from DWD arrived 15 minutes ago, and this point is in it.
2 other detections within 20 km in the last 24 hours, the nearest 18 km from here.
This alert expired on 8 September 2026 at 22:30 UTC. It is kept here as a record.
It is one of only 3 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 and heavy rain (level 2 of 4). Occurrence: isolated; Approaching from: south-west; Max. gusts: ~ 70 km/h; Precipitation amounts: ~ 15 l/m²/1h
An estimated 147,485 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 37 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) | 37 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 85% |
| Coordinates | 53.0272, 11.0609 |
| Nearest City | Salzwedel (21 km) |
| Population Exposed | 147.5K within 50 km |
| Impact Tier | significant |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-08T21:15:00.000Z |
| Source | https://www.dwd.de/DWD/warnungen/cap-feed/en/2.49.0.0.276.0.DWD.PVW.1788905040000.a0f58961-4f79-483f-86c0-c39234a8ef46.ENG.xml |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Event | heavy thunderstorms with gale- or storm-force gusts and heavy rain |
| Level | Moderate |
| Urgency | Immediate |
| Certainty | Likely |
| AreaDesc | polygonal event area |
| Expires | 2026-09-09T00:30:00+02:00 |
| Instruction | Hazard(s) caused by: lightning (danger to life!); single branches falling; 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 Secu |
| CapIdentifier | 2.49.0.0.276.0.DWD.PVW.1788905040000.a0f58961-4f79-483f-86c0-c39234a8ef46.ENG |
| Licence | GeoNutzV — Deutscher Wetterdienst, source note required |
Safety Information
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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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