Heat warning level 4: Frick-Leibstadt affected
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
A level 4 out of 5 heat warning is in effect for Frick-Leibstadt. High temperatures are placing significant strain on health and circulation.
What hazard threatens
Persistently 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 Würenlingen / PSI, 334 m a.s.l., 8 km from the event
31.7 °C
37.3 °C
33 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 37° 14° 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. Prepare now using the guide on protection during heat and drought.
What to do now
Drink enough fluids, avoid midday heat and physical exertion outdoors, keep rooms cool by airing them during cooler hours and shading them during the day, and check in on vulnerable people around you.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 47.5183° N, 8.1242° E
- 47°31′05.8″ N 8°07′27.1″ E