Heat warning level 4: Bern-Sense heavily affected
Unchanged since the first report last verified 17:28 CEST
Summary
A level 4 of 5 heat warning is in effect for Bern-Sense. Persistently high temperatures are placing significant strain on health and circulation.
What hazard threatens
The persistent heat places heavy strain on circulation and the body, especially for the elderly, infants and the sick; the risk of forest and wildfires is also rising due to the dryness.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Mühleberg, 480 m a.s.l., 8 km from the event
30.4 °C
35.7 °C
41 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 36° 16° 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 medium, impact is high. Use the linked guide to protect yourself and vulnerable people around you effectively.
What to do now
Drink enough, avoid the midday heat and physical exertion outdoors. Keep living spaces cool by ventilating in the morning and at night and shading during the day. Observe current fire bans and look after vulnerable people around you.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.9152° N, 7.3329° E
- 46°54′54.7″ N 7°19′58.6″ E