Heat warning level 4: La Chaux-de-Fonds - Le Locle
Unchanged since the first report
Summary
A level 4 out of 5 heat warning is in effect for La Chaux-de-Fonds - Le Locle. Persistently high temperatures are straining 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 also rises.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station La Chaux-de-Fonds, 1017 m a.s.l., 2 km from the event
28.9 °C
31.4 °C
28 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 31° 16° 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 medium, impact high. Avoid the midday heat, drink enough, and keep living spaces cool by ventilating during cooler hours and shading during the day.
What to do now
Check now that vulnerable people around you are drinking enough and staying cool, avoid physical exertion outdoors, and observe any outdoor fire bans in place.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 47.0885° N, 6.7711° E
- 47°05′18.5″ N 6°46′16.0″ E