Level 4 heat warning issued for Nyon - Terre Sainte
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
A level 4 out of 5 heat warning is in effect for Nyon - Terre Sainte. Persistently high temperatures are placing significant strain on health and circulation.
What hazard threatens
The sustained heat places heavy strain on circulation and health, particularly for the elderly, infants and the sick. The risk of forest and wildfires also rises.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Nyon / Changins, 458 m a.s.l., 2 km from the event
30.6 °C
35.2 °C
41 %
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
The likelihood is assessed as medium and the impact as high. Prepare early for the effects of the heat using the relevant guide.
What to do now
Drink enough fluids, avoid the midday heat and physical exertion outdoors. Ventilate living spaces at night and in the morning, shade them during the day, look after vulnerable people around you, and observe any outdoor fire bans in effect.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.4031° N, 6.2533° E
- 46°24′11.3″ N 6°15′11.7″ E