Extreme heat: Basso Moesano reaches level 5/5
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
A level 5/5 heat warning is in effect for Basso Moesano. Circulation and health are under severe strain, especially for the elderly, infants and the sick.
What hazard threatens
Persistently high temperatures place severe strain on circulation and health, particularly for the elderly, infants and the sick; the risk of forest and wildfires is also rising markedly.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Grono, 324 m a.s.l., 5 km from the event
28.9 °C
32.9 °C
56 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 33° 19° 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 high and impact very high. Drink enough fluids, avoid physical exertion and direct sun during the midday heat, keep living spaces cool by ventilating in the cooler early morning and evening hours and shading during the day, look after vulnerable people around you, and observe any outdoor fire bans in force.
What to do now
Drink enough fluids now, shift outdoor activities to the cooler hours of the day, and check whether neighbours or relatives need support.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.2987° N, 9.1753° E
- 46°17′55.3″ N 9°10′31.0″ E