Heat warning level 4: Estavayer - Cudrefin affected
Unchanged since the first report last verified 17:28 CEST
Summary
A level 4 of 5 heat warning is in effect for Estavayer - Cudrefin. Residents should take precautions against this sustained high heat.
What hazard threatens
Persistently high day and night temperatures place significant strain on circulation and health, particularly for the elderly, infants, pregnant women and the sick. The risk of forest and wildfires is also increasing.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Payerne, 490 m a.s.l., 12 km from the event
32.3 °C
36.8 °C
27 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 37° 17° 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 rated medium and impact high. Act early: drink enough fluids, avoid midday heat and outdoor physical exertion, and keep living spaces cool by ventilating during cooler hours and shading during the day.
What to do now
Identify vulnerable people around you now and adjust your daily routine to the heat. Observe any outdoor fire bans and follow the guidance in the linked protection guide for heat and drought.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.9043° N, 6.8705° E
- 46°54′15.5″ N 6°52′13.7″ E