Heat warning level 4 hits Marthalen-Stammheim
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
A level 4 out of 5 heat warning is in effect for Marthalen-Stammheim. Persistently high temperatures are straining health and circulation.
What hazard threatens
Persistently high day and night temperatures place heavy strain on circulation and health, especially for the elderly, infants and the sick. The risk of forest and wildfires also rises due to the accompanying dryness.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Schaffhausen, 438 m a.s.l., 9 km from the event
30.7 °C
36.1 °C
37 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 36° 17° 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
The likelihood is assessed as medium and the potential impact as high. Use the linked guide on protection against heat and drought to prepare yourself and look after vulnerable people around you.
What to do now
Drink enough fluids, avoid the midday heat and physical exertion outdoors. Keep living spaces cool by ventilating early in the morning and evening and shading windows during the day. Look after vulnerable people around you and observe any outdoor fire bans in force.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 47.6647° N, 8.7398° E
- 47°39′53.0″ N 8°44′23.2″ E