Heat warning for Luzern-Alpnach: level 4 in effect
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
A level 4 out of 5 heat warning is in effect for Luzern-Alpnach. Persistently high temperatures are placing significant strain on health and circulation.
What hazard threatens
Persistently high day and night temperatures increase the risk of dehydration, heat stroke and circulatory problems, particularly for the elderly, infants and the sick. The risk of forest and wildfires also rises.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Luzern, 454 m a.s.l., 5 km from the event
30.4 °C
35.0 °C
45 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 35° 19° 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, impact as high. Take precautions early to protect yourself and vulnerable people around you.
What to do now
Drink enough fluids, avoid physical exertion during the midday heat, and keep living spaces cool by ventilating in the morning and shading during the day. Look after vulnerable people nearby and observe current outdoor fire bans.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.9907° N, 8.3158° E
- 46°59′26.5″ N 8°18′56.7″ E