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Severe storm with confirmed tornado hit parts of Germany, one woman killed

started August 20, 2026 at 8:56 AM · last changed 7d ago

Summary

Severe weather affected parts of Germany on 19 August, causing major damage, fallen trees and damaged buildings; meteorologists confirmed a tornado hit Fürstenwalde/Spree in Brandenburg around 15:15, reaching at least IF1 intensity, and in Waldorf, Rhineland-Palatinate, a 58-year-old woman was killed when a tree fell on her and a 47-year-old companion who was seriously injured.

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Snažno nevrijeme zahvatilo je dijelove Njemačke i napravilo velike štete. Jedna žena je poginula, a u Brandenburgu je službeno potvrđen tornado. Njemačka meteorološka služba (DWD)

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Severity66

Total — band napeto (40–69)

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