Heat warning level 4: Brig – nördliches Simplongebiet
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
A level 4 of 5 heat warning is in effect for Brig - nördliches Simplongebiet. Persistently high temperatures pose a health risk.
What hazard threatens
High temperatures strain the circulation and health, especially of the elderly, infants and the sick in the Brig - nördliches Simplongebiet area; the risk of forest and wildfires rises.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Binn, 1479 m a.s.l., 11 km from the event
24.1 °C
27.9 °C
54 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 28° 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 and impact is high. Prepare using the guide on protection during heat and drought, and avoid physical exertion outdoors during the hottest hours.
What to do now
Drink enough, keep living spaces cool by ventilating early in the morning and shading during the day, look after vulnerable people around you and observe outdoor fire bans.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.3085° N, 8.0714° E
- 46°18′30.5″ N 8°04′16.9″ E