Heat warning level 4: Morges - Cossonay affected
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
A level 4 out of 5 heat warning is in effect for the Morges - Cossonay region. Persistently high temperatures are straining health and circulation.
What hazard threatens
Persistently high day and night temperatures increase the risk of dehydration, heat stroke and circulatory problems, especially for the elderly, infants, pregnant women and the sick. The risk of forest and wildfires also rises.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station St-Prex, 425 m a.s.l., 9 km from the event
Day of warning and following days
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Sun 09.08.
No measurements available
- Mon 10.08. 30° 18°
- Tue 11.08. 31° 19°
As of: Values as at the time of the warning; they are not updated afterwards.
Source: MeteoSwiss
Forecast: MET Norway, licence CC BY 4.0
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 rated medium and the potential impact high. Keep living spaces cool by ventilating early in the morning and at night, then shading during the day. Avoid physical exertion during midday heat and observe outdoor fire bans.
What to do now
Drink enough fluids, avoid the midday heat and look after vulnerable people around you. Use the linked guide to prepare for heat and drought.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.5573° N, 6.4784° E
- 46°33′26.1″ N 6°28′42.2″ E