Level 4 heat warning issued for Goldau-Ägeri
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
A level 4/5 heat warning is in effect for Goldau-Ägeri. Persistently high temperatures are placing significant strain on health.
What hazard threatens
Persistently high day and night temperatures raise the risk of dehydration, heat stroke and circulatory problems, particularly for the elderly, infants, the sick and pregnant women. The risk of forest and wildfires also increases.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Sattel, SZ, 790 m a.s.l., 6 km from the event
Measurement taken 635 m below the altitude of the warning area (1425 m a.s.l.).
28.6 °C
32.0 °C
45 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 32° 18° 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 and impact is high. Prepare now using the linked guide on protection against heat and drought.
What to do now
Drink enough fluids, avoid the midday heat and physical exertion outdoors. Ventilate living spaces at night and in the morning, and shade them during the day. Look after vulnerable people around you and observe outdoor fire bans.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 47.0801° N, 8.5581° E
- 47°04′48.3″ N 8°33′29.3″ E