Hurricane-force gusts
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Issued by Deutscher Wetterdienst
⏳ In force until Sat 24 Oct, 15:00 📍 polygonal event area; Stadt Wernigerode (approximate) 🕑 5 h ago
There is a risk of hurricane-force gusts (level 3 of 4). Height range: > 1000 m; Max. gusts: < 130 km/h; Wind direction: south then south-west
📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
Official alert linked
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
Eventhurricane-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
Onset2026-10-23T20:00:00+02:00
Expires2026-10-24T14:00:00+02:00
📋 Official instructions
Great danger due to: widespread falling trees, high-voltage power lines, scaffolding and other (possibly large) objects; falling branches, roof tiles and other (possibly large) objects; damage to buildings. Recommendations for what to do: Avoid staying outdoors and seek shelter (e.g. in buildings). Be prepared for considerable and widespread disruption to transport routes, including road closures. If there is enough time: secure or store away outdoor objects. Keep sufficient distance from buildings, trees, scaffolding and high-voltage power lines. Close all doors and windows.📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.0.276.0.DWD.PVW.1792771080000.c5290a59-c273-4810-b3c7-ba57447b9b37.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.
- Great danger due to: widespread falling trees, high-voltage power lines, scaffolding and other (possibly large) objects; falling branches, roof tiles and other (possibly large) objects; damage to buildings. Recommendations for what to do: Avoid staying outdoors and seek shelter (e.g. in buildings). Be prepared for considerable and widespread disruption to transport routes, including road closures. If there is enough time: secure or store away outdoor objects. Keep sufficient distance from buildings, trees, scaffolding and high-voltage power lines. Close all doors and windows.
- 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 hurricane-force gusts (level 3 of 4).
- Height range: > 1000 m; Max.
- gusts: < 130 km/h; Wind direction: south then south-west
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