Heat warning for the canton of Vaud: level 3/5
Unchanged since the first report
Summary
A level 3 out of 5 heat warning is in effect for the entire canton of Vaud. Persistently high temperatures are straining the health of the population.
What hazard threatens
High temperatures strain the circulation and health, especially of the elderly, infants and the sick. The risk of forest and wildfires also rises.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Pully, 456 m a.s.l. — nearest station to the cantonal reference locality Lausanne (3 km)
31.6 °C
Day of warning and following days
- Mon 10.08. 32° 21° measured Tropical night (from 20 °C)
- Tue 11.08. 31° 22° Tropical night (from 20 °C)
- Wed 12.08. 32° 23° Tropical night (from 20 °C)
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 low and the impact medium. Take precautions early to protect yourself and vulnerable people around you from the effects of the heat.
What to do now
Drink enough, avoid the midday heat and physical exertion outdoors. Ventilate living spaces at night and in the morning, and shade them during the day. Look after vulnerable people around you and observe outdoor fire bans.
Risk matrix
Affected area
The warning applies to the entire canton.