Level 4 heat warning issued for Aarau-Lenzburg
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
A level 4 out of 5 heat warning is in effect for Aarau-Lenzburg. Persistently high temperatures are straining health and daily life.
What hazard threatens
Persistently high day and night temperatures place a strong strain on the circulation and health, especially for the elderly, infants and the sick, while the risk of forest and wildfires also increases.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Buchs / Aarau, 387 m a.s.l., 3 km from the event
32.3 °C
37.0 °C
36 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 37° 15° measured
As of: Values as at the time of the warning; they are not updated afterwards.
Source: MeteoSwiss
Context & protective measures
Background: heat waves are becoming more frequent and intense in Switzerland. The greatest danger is the health burden from persistently high day and night temperatures, which favour dehydration, heat stroke and circulatory problems. The elderly, the chronically ill, pregnant women and infants are particularly at risk.
Recommendation
Likelihood is assessed as medium and impact as high. Use the guide on protection during heat and drought to prepare in a targeted way.
What to do now
Drink enough, avoid the midday heat and physical exertion outdoors. Ventilate living spaces at night and in the morning, shade them during the day, look after vulnerable people around you and observe outdoor fire bans.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 47.3860° N, 8.1249° E
- 47°23′09.5″ N 8°07′29.6″ E