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Thunderstorm — Kreis Straubing-Bogen und Stadt Straubing

Ongoing alert in Germany — started August 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM. This page updates as the situation evolves.

Started: August 28, 2026 at 1:00 PMupdated 5 min ago
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What's happening

An extreme-level thunderstorm alert is active for the Straubing-Bogen district and the city of Straubing in Bavaria, Germany, from 13:00 to 20:00 on 28 August 2026. The alert covers an affected radius of approximately 100 km and includes several surrounding districts. This is classified as severe weather requiring immediate attention.

If you are currently in the affected area, remain alert to changing weather conditions. Severe thunderstorms can bring intense lightning, heavy rainfall, hail, and strong winds that pose risks to outdoor activities and travel. Avoid open spaces, tall structures, and bodies of water during the storm.

Follow all instructions from local authorities and the German Weather Service (Deutscher Wetterdienst). Seek shelter indoors in a substantial building or vehicle, keep emergency contacts accessible, and monitor official weather updates. For detailed recommendations and further guidance, visit the DWD website at https://www.dwd.de/recommendations-watch.

This alert is confirmed by the Deutscher Wetterdienst via Meteoalarm.

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

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    August 27, 2026 at 5:39 PM

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    August 27, 2026 at 5:39 PM

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