Heat warning level 4: Oron – Haute-Broye
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
A level 4 out of 5 heat warning is in effect for Oron – Haute-Broye. Persistently high temperatures are placing a significant strain on health.
What hazard threatens
The sustained heat places heavy strain on circulation and health, especially for the elderly, infants and the sick; the risk of forest and wildfires is also rising.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Oron, 828 m a.s.l., 2 km from the event
27.6 °C
31.7 °C
39 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 32° 21° measured Tropical night (from 20 °C)
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. Take precautions early: drink enough fluids, keep living spaces cool by ventilating at night and in the morning and shading during the day, avoid physical exertion outdoors during midday heat, and observe fire bans. Pay particular attention to vulnerable people around you.
What to do now
Avoid midday heat right now, drink water regularly, and check whether elderly or unwell people nearby need support.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.5783° N, 6.8363° E
- 46°34′41.7″ N 6°50′10.6″ E