Heat warning for Genève: level 4/5 issued
Unchanged since the first report last verified 17:28 CEST
Summary
Genève is under a level 4 out of 5 heat warning. High temperatures pose a significant health risk.
What hazard threatens
Persistently high day and night temperatures increase the risk of dehydration, heat stroke and circulatory problems, particularly for the elderly, infants, pregnant women and the sick. The risk of forest and wildfires also rises.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Genève / Cointrin, 411 m a.s.l., 4 km from the event
31.9 °C
36.1 °C
30 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 36° 19° 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
The likelihood of occurrence is assessed as medium and the potential impact as high. Consult the linked guide on protection against heat and drought to prepare effectively.
What to do now
Drink enough fluids and avoid physical exertion and outdoor activity during midday heat. Ventilate rooms at night and in the morning, shade them during the day, look after vulnerable people around you, and observe any outdoor fire bans in effect.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.2098° N, 6.1280° E
- 46°12′35.3″ N 6°07′40.8″ E