Heat warning level 4: Franches-Montagnes affected
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
A level 4 out of 5 heat warning is in effect for Franches-Montagnes. Persistently high temperatures place a heavy burden on health.
What hazard threatens
High temperatures strain the circulation and health, especially of the elderly, infants and the sick; the risk of forest and wildfires is also rising in the Franches-Montagnes region.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Courtelary, 695 m a.s.l., 11 km from the event
29.8 °C
32.7 °C
36 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 33° 12° 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 medium, impact is high. Drink enough, avoid midday heat and physical exertion outdoors, and keep living spaces cool by ventilating in the morning and shading during the day. Prepare using the linked guide.
What to do now
Right now, look after vulnerable people around you, hydrate regularly, and observe any outdoor fire bans currently in place.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 47.2743° N, 7.0311° E
- 47°16′27.4″ N 7°01′52.0″ E