Gale force wind
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Issued by MeteoSwiss
⏳ In force until Mon 19 Oct, 07:00 📍 Erstfeld-Engelberg (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
- Possible impacts: Breaking off of smaller branches. - Recommendations for action: Before a storm: Secure any freestanding objects outdoors. - Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: above 1800 m 90 - 110 km/h - Main wind direction southeast to south
📡 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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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyLikely
EventGale force wind
Response typeNone
CategoryMet
Affected areaErstfeld-Engelberg
Issuing authorityMeteoSwiss
Contactmeteoalarm.cap@meteoswiss.ch
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-18T10:35:35+02:00
Effective2026-10-18T08:34:00+00:00
Onset2026-10-18T10:00:00+00:00
Expires2026-10-19T04:00:00+00:00
📋 Official instructions
Before a storm: Secure any freestanding objects outdoors.📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.0.756.0.CH.261018103537258d04be2a8d7d07d8ed
Message typeAlert
Sendermeteoalarm.cap@meteoswiss.ch
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Before a storm: Secure any freestanding objects outdoors.
- 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:
- - Possible impacts: Breaking off of smaller branches.
- - Recommendations for action: Before a storm: Secure any freestanding objects outdoors.
- - Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: above 1800 m 90 - 110 km/h - Main wind direction southeast to south
ⓘ News summary · read the original report for full context.
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