Heat warning level 4: Amriswil under intense sun
This warning was lifted on 05.08.2026 20:00 CEST and is no longer active.
Summary
A level 4 heat warning has been in effect for Amriswil since 29.07.2026, 10:00 UTC. Residents are advised to take precautions against the heat.
What hazard threatens
Persistently high temperatures strain the circulation and health, especially of the elderly, infants and the sick; the risk of forest and wildfires is also rising in the Amriswil region.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Bischofszell / Sitterdorf, 507 m a.s.l., 4 km from the event
29.6 °C
34.6 °C
43 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 35° 14° 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
The likelihood is rated medium and the impact high. Drink enough fluids, avoid physical exertion during midday heat, and keep living spaces cool by airing rooms early morning and evening while shading windows during the day.
What to do now
Check now that vulnerable people around you are drinking enough and avoiding the midday heat. Observe any outdoor fire bans and use the linked guide to prepare for the heat.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 47.5449° N, 9.2675° E
- 47°32′41.5″ N 9°16′02.8″ E