Heat warning level 4: Delémont - Bellelay
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
A level 4 out of 5 heat warning is in effect for the Delémont - Bellelay region. Persistently high temperatures pose a risk to health.
What hazard threatens
Persistently high day and night temperatures place significant strain on circulation and health, especially for the elderly, infants and the sick. The risk of forest and wildfires is also rising.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Delémont, 439 m a.s.l., 9 km from the event
34.2 °C
Day of warning and following days
- Sun 09.08. 34° 14° measured
- Mon 10.08. 29° 17°
- Tue 11.08. 28° 19°
As of: Values as at the time of the warning; they are not updated afterwards.
Source: MeteoSwiss
Forecast: MET Norway, licence CC BY 4.0
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 assessed as medium, the potential impact as high. Prepare in good time using the guide on protection in heat and drought.
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 them during the day. Look after vulnerable people around you and observe any outdoor fire bans in place.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 47.3152° N, 7.2379° E
- 47°18′54.8″ N 7°14′16.5″ E