Heat warning level 4: Murten - Kerzers region
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
A level 4 out of 5 heat warning is in effect for the Murten - Kerzers region. Persistently high temperatures are placing a significant strain on health and circulation.
What hazard threatens
Persistently high day and night temperatures raise the risk of dehydration, heat stroke and circulatory problems, particularly for the elderly, infants and the sick. The risk of forest and wildfires is also rising in the Murten - Kerzers region.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Mühleberg, 480 m a.s.l., 12 km from the event
30.4 °C
35.7 °C
41 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 36° 16° 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 rated medium and the impact high. Drink enough fluids, avoid the midday heat and physical exertion outdoors, and keep living spaces cool by ventilating at night and in the morning while shading them during the day.
What to do now
Check now that vulnerable people around you are drinking enough and are protected, avoid exertion during the hottest hours, and observe any outdoor fire bans currently in place.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.9379° N, 7.1268° E
- 46°56′16.3″ N 7°07′36.3″ E