Heat warning level 4 hits Limmattal
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
A level 4 out of 5 heat warning is in effect for Limmattal. Persistently high temperatures are straining health and circulation.
What hazard threatens
Persistently high day and night temperatures place heavy strain on circulation and health, particularly for the elderly, infants and the sick; the risk of forest and wildland fires also increases.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Lägern, 845 m a.s.l., 5 km from the event
26.4 °C
31.9 °C
46 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 32° 22° measured Tropical night (from 20 °C)
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 and potential impact as high. Prepare early for the heat burden, paying particular attention to vulnerable people around you.
What to do now
Drink enough fluids, avoid midday heat and physical exertion outdoors. Ventilate rooms at night and in the morning, shade them during the day, check on vulnerable people nearby, and observe outdoor fire bans.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 47.4394° N, 8.3820° E
- 47°26′22.0″ N 8°22′55.1″ E