Heavy thunderstorms with gale- or storm-force gusts
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Issued by Deutscher Wetterdienst
⏳ In force until Sun 25 Oct, 21:00 📍 polygonal event area; Stadt Euskirchen; Gemeinde Hürtgenwald; Gemeinde Insul; Gemeinde Hümmel; Stadt Monschau; Gemeinde… (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
There is a risk of heavy thunderstorms with gale- or storm-force gusts (level 2 of 4). Max. gusts: ~ 75 km/h
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📡 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
Eventheavy thunderstorms with gale- or storm-force gusts
Response typePrepare
CategoryMet
Affected areapolygonal event area; Stadt Euskirchen; Gemeinde Hürtgenwald; Gemeinde Insul; Gemeinde Hümmel; Stadt Monschau; Gemeinde Hellenthal; Gemeinde Kesseling; Gemeinde Kalenborn; Gemeinde Kall; Gemeinde Roetgen; Gemeinde Harscheid; Gemeinde Grafschaft; Stadt Mechernich; Gemeinde Simmerath; Gemeinde Hönnin…
Issuing authorityDeutscher Wetterdienst
ContactDeutscher Wetterdienst
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-25T18:14:00+01:00
Effective2026-10-25T18:14:00+01:00
Onset2026-10-25T18:14:00+01:00
Expires2026-10-25T19:00:00+01:00
📋 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.1792948440000.332630de-6c75-45bd-a1a7-829a67b0ab39.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: 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).
- Max.
- gusts: ~ 75 km/h
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