First published Oct 23, 2026, 4:56:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 23, 2026, 4:56:15 AM UTC

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Orange Wind Warning issued for France - Pas-de-Calais

An official severe wind warning for Pas-de-Calais is marked severe, likely, and actual. It is in effect from 2026-10-23 04:06 UTC until 22:00 UTC.

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Affected location: Pas-de-Calais
It is in effect from 2026-10-23 04:06 UTC until 22:00 UTC.

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The warning identifies a severe wind threat in Pas-de-Calais during the stated period.

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Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 2/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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