Heat warning for Locarnese: level 5/5 in force
Unchanged since the first report last verified 17:28 CEST
Summary
A level 5 of 5 heat warning is in force for Locarnese. Persistently high day and night temperatures are placing a serious strain on health.
What hazard threatens
Extreme heat places heavy strain on circulation and health, particularly for the elderly, infants and the sick. The risk of forest and wildfires is also rising.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Cimetta, 1661 m a.s.l., 9 km from the event
Measurement taken 606 m above the altitude of the warning area (1055 m a.s.l.).
21.5 °C
23.9 °C
76 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 24° 15° 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 of occurrence is high and the potential impact very high. Prepare now using the linked guide on protection against heat and drought.
What to do now
Drink enough fluids, avoid midday heat and physical exertion outdoors. Keep living spaces cool by ventilating at night and in the morning and shading them during the day. Look after vulnerable people around you and observe any outdoor fire bans in effect.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.2277° N, 8.6779° E
- 46°13′39.7″ N 8°40′40.3″ E