Heat warning level 4: Burgdorf-Limpachtal affected
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
A level 4/5 heat warning is in effect for the Burgdorf-Limpachtal region. Persistently high day and night temperatures are causing a significant health burden.
What hazard threatens
The intense heat places heavy strain on circulation and health, particularly for the elderly, infants and the sick. The risk of forest and wildfires is also rising in the region.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Koppigen, 485 m a.s.l., 9 km from the event
30.6 °C
35.4 °C
41 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 35° 15° 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 the midday heat and physical exertion outdoors. Ventilate rooms at night and in the morning, shade them during the day, and look after vulnerable people around you.
What to do now
Prepare now for this heat burden, observe outdoor fire bans, and consult the linked guide on protection against heat and drought.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 47.0738° N, 7.5123° E
- 47°04′25.5″ N 7°30′44.3″ E