Extreme heat warning for the Luganese (level 5/5)
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
A level 5/5 heat warning is in effect for the Luganese. Persistently high temperatures place severe strain on health and increase wildfire risk.
What hazard threatens
The extreme heat places significant strain on circulation and health, particularly for the elderly, infants and the sick. The risk of forest and wildland fires also rises considerably.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Lugano, 273 m a.s.l., 7 km from the event
28.3 °C
32.0 °C
60 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 32° 23° 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 high and impact is very high. Prepare in advance: ensure adequate fluid intake, avoid physical exertion during the hottest hours and keep your living spaces cool.
What to do now
Drink regularly, avoid the midday heat outdoors and ventilate rooms at night and in the morning. Check on vulnerable people around you and observe any fire bans in effect.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.0644° N, 8.9618° E
- 46°03′52.0″ N 8°57′42.6″ E