Extreme heat warning level 5 in Bellinzonese
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
A level 5/5 heat warning, the highest level, is in effect for Bellinzonese. The strain on health and circulation is significant, especially for vulnerable people.
What hazard threatens
Persistently high temperatures place severe strain on circulation and health, especially for the elderly, infants and the sick. The risk of forest and wildfires increases significantly.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Magadino / Cadenazzo, 203 m a.s.l., 3 km from the event
30.0 °C
32.8 °C
57 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 33° 20° measured Tropical night (from 20 °C)
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 high and the potential impact very high. Drink enough, avoid the midday heat and physical exertion outdoors. Keep living spaces cool by ventilating at night and in the morning and shading during the day. Look after vulnerable people around you and observe outdoor fire bans currently in force.
What to do now
Make sure you have enough fluids now, cool your living space, and check whether people around you need support. Use the linked guide to protect yourself from heat and drought.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.1643° N, 8.9743° E
- 46°09′51.4″ N 8°58′27.3″ E