Heat warning level 4: Obersimmental hit hard
This warning was lifted on 05.08.2026 20:00 CEST and is no longer active.
Summary
A level 4 of 5 heat warning is in effect for Obersimmental. Persistently high temperatures are placing a heavy burden on health.
What hazard threatens
High temperatures place a heavy strain on circulation and health, especially for the elderly, infants and the sick. The risk of forest and wildland fires is also rising in the Obersimmental region.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Adelboden, 1321 m a.s.l., 11 km from the event
25.7 °C
28.5 °C
44 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 29° 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
Likelihood is assessed as medium and impact as high. Use the linked guide to prepare for this period of sustained heat.
What to do now
Drink enough fluids, avoid midday heat and physical exertion outdoors. Keep rooms cool by ventilating in the morning and at night, check on vulnerable people around you, and observe outdoor fire bans.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.5871° N, 7.5051° E
- 46°35′13.5″ N 7°30′18.3″ E