Storm-force gusts
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Issued by Deutscher Wetterdienst
⏳ In force until Sat 24 Oct, 21:00 📍 polygonal event area; Stadt Wernigerode (approximate) 🕑 5 h ago
There is a risk of storm-force gusts (level 2 of 4). Height range: > 1000 m; Max. gusts: ~ 100 km/h; Wind direction: south-west
📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
Eventstorm-force gusts
Response typePrepare
CategoryMet
Affected areapolygonal event area; Stadt Wernigerode
Issuing authorityDeutscher Wetterdienst
ContactDeutscher Wetterdienst
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-23T17:58:00+02:00
Effective2026-10-23T17:58:00+02:00
Onset2026-10-24T14:00:00+02:00
Expires2026-10-24T20:00:00+02:00
📋 Official instructions
Hazard(s) caused by: single falling trees; objects falling to the ground. Recommendations for what to do: Secure scaffolding and free-standing objects (e.g. screens and platforms/stages). For example, fasten tents and coverings or, if there is enough time, take them down completely. Watch out for falling objects (e.g. large branches, roof tiles) and seek shelter if possible.📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.0.276.0.DWD.PVW.1792771080000.c3d3ba57-3a76-490c-9e30-9dc3340e587f.ENG
Message typeAlert
Senderopendata@dwd.de
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Hazard(s) caused by: single falling trees; objects falling to the ground. Recommendations for what to do: Secure scaffolding and free-standing objects (e.g. screens and platforms/stages). For example, fasten tents and coverings or, if there is enough time, take them down completely. Watch out for falling objects (e.g. large branches, roof tiles) and seek shelter if possible.
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- There is a risk of storm-force gusts (level 2 of 4).
- Height range: > 1000 m; Max.
- gusts: ~ 100 km/h; Wind direction: south-west
ⓘ News summary · read the original report for full context.
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