Right now
The most recent data we hold from METEOALARM arrived 46 minutes ago, and this point is in it.
2 other detections within 20 km in the last 24 hours, the nearest 5 km from here.
This alert is in force until 8 September 2026, 22:00 UTC.
It is one of only 3 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 8 September 2026.
What the source measured
METEOALARM reported: MeteoAlarm carries a severe warning for Emmen-Hochdorf (Widespread heavy thunderstorms possible). Issued by the national meteorological service of Switzerland. Placed at Emmen, the nearest settlement in the warned area; the warning itself covers the whole area.
An estimated 1,501,722 people live within 50 km of this point.
How we know
One source: METEOALARM. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 53 out of 100, at 62 % 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 | High |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 53 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 62% |
| Coordinates | 47.0800, 8.2700 |
| Nearest City | Emmen (0 km) |
| Population Exposed | 1.5M within 50 km |
| Impact Tier | severe |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-08T16:00:00.000Z |
| Source | https://meteoalarm.org?region=CH |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Event | Widespread heavy thunderstorms possible |
| CapSeverity | Severe |
| CapCertainty | Possible |
| CapUrgency | Future |
| AreaDesc | Emmen-Hochdorf |
| CountryCode | CH |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Expires | 2026-09-08T22:00:00+00:00 |
| PlacedAt | Emmen |
| Placement | area-name-component |
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 53/100, near Emmen (Switzerland), based on data from meteoalarm. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.