Heat warning level 4: Erstfeld-Engelberg affected
This warning was lifted on 05.08.2026 20:00 CEST and is no longer active.
Summary
A level 4 of 5 heat warning is in effect for the Erstfeld-Engelberg region. Persistently high temperatures are placing significant strain on the circulation.
What hazard threatens
Persistently high temperatures place significant strain on circulation and health, especially for the elderly, infants and the sick; the risk of forest and wildfires also rises.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Andermatt, 1435 m a.s.l., 24 km from the event
25.8 °C
27.2 °C
44 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 27° 11° 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 assessed as medium, impact as high. Drink enough, avoid the midday heat and physical exertion outdoors. Keep living spaces cool by ventilating at night and in the morning and shading during the day. Look after vulnerable people around you and observe current outdoor fire bans.
What to do now
Drink enough water now, avoid exertion during the midday heat, and check whether vulnerable people near you need support.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.8507° N, 8.5703° E
- 46°51′02.4″ N 8°34′12.9″ E