Heavy thunderstorms with gale- or storm-force gusts
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Issued by Deutscher Wetterdienst
⏳ In force until Thu 22 Oct, 18:45 📍 polygonal event area; Gemeinde Engden; Gemeinde Twist; Gemeinde Wietmarschen; Stadt Nordhorn; Gemeinde Geeste (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
There is a risk of heavy thunderstorms with gale- or storm-force gusts (level 2 of 4). Occurrence: isolated; Approaching from: south-west; Max. gusts: ~ 65 km/h
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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
Eventheavy thunderstorms with gale- or storm-force gusts
Response typePrepare
CategoryMet
Affected areapolygonal event area; Gemeinde Engden; Gemeinde Twist; Gemeinde Wietmarschen; Stadt Nordhorn; Gemeinde Geeste
Issuing authorityDeutscher Wetterdienst
ContactDeutscher Wetterdienst
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-22T16:53:00+02:00
Effective2026-10-22T16:53:00+02:00
Onset2026-10-22T16:45:00+02:00
Expires2026-10-22T17:45:00+02:00
📋 Official instructions
Hazard(s) caused by: lightning (danger to life!); single branches falling; objects flying through the air. Recommendations for what to do: Avoid staying outdoors and seek shelter (e.g. in buildings). Avoid being near lakes and rivers Secure free-standing objects (e.g. screens and furniture). For example, fasten tents and coverings. Watch out for falling objects outdoors (e.g. branches).📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.0.276.0.DWD.PVW.1792680780000.86626b16-f99f-49c8-a522-9aa311d9c60f.ENG
Message typeUpdate
Senderopendata@dwd.de
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messages2.49.0.0.276.0.DWD.PVW.1792679160000.aadd66d9-4dd6-4815-939e-e007f5ea23cc.ENG
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Hazard(s) caused by: lightning (danger to life!); single branches falling; objects flying through the air. Recommendations for what to do: Avoid staying outdoors and seek shelter (e.g. in buildings). Avoid being near lakes and rivers Secure free-standing objects (e.g. screens and furniture). For example, fasten tents and coverings. Watch out for falling objects outdoors (e.g. branches).
- 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 heavy thunderstorms with gale- or storm-force gusts (level 2 of 4).
- Occurrence: isolated; Approaching from: south-west; Max.
- gusts: ~ 65 km/h
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