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Severe thunderstorm — Strasbourg

Ongoing alert in France — started August 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM. This page updates as the situation evolves.

Started: August 28, 2026 at 8:00 AMupdated 6 min ago
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What's happening

An extreme thunderstorm is affecting Strasbourg and the surrounding area within approximately 60 km. The storm began on 28 August at 08:00 and is expected to continue until 22:00 the same day. Conditions include severe lightning, heavy rainfall, and strong winds typical of extreme thunderstorms at this classification level.

If you are on site, remain indoors in a safe location away from windows and avoid using electrical appliances during the storm. Do not travel unless absolutely necessary, as visibility is severely reduced and roads may become hazardous. Stay alert for potential flooding in low-lying areas and follow local emergency broadcasts for updates.

Follow all instructions issued by local authorities and emergency services. Avoid open spaces, tall structures, and bodies of water. If you experience any health concerns, contact local health authorities or emergency services immediately.

This alert is based on confirmed weather data from official weather sources.

Written with the help of AI from Mira Safe's sourced data on August 27, 2026 · does not replace local guidance How this analysis is produced →

How it evolved

  1. Related event attachedCritical

    August 27, 2026 at 5:59 PM

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    August 27, 2026 at 5:49 PM

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    August 27, 2026 at 2:09 PM

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    August 27, 2026 at 2:09 PM

  5. Severity escalatedCritical

    August 27, 2026 at 10:48 AM

  6. Alert raisedHigh

    August 27, 2026 at 4:47 AM

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