Heat warning level 4: Lötschental - Naters
Unchanged since the first report last verified 17:28 CEST
Summary
A level 4/5 heat warning is in effect for Lötschental - Naters. Persistently high temperatures are straining health and circulation in the region.
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 wildfires in the region is also rising significantly.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Eggishorn, 2892 m a.s.l., 19 km from the event
11.0 °C
17.7 °C
83 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 18° 9° 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 assessed as medium and impact as high. Avoid physical exertion outdoors during the midday heat and keep living spaces cool by ventilating during the cooler hours.
What to do now
Drink enough fluids, seek out shaded or air-conditioned places and check whether vulnerable people around you need support. Observe any outdoor fire bans currently in force.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.3891° N, 7.8561° E
- 46°23′20.7″ N 7°51′21.9″ E