Heat warning level 4: Pfungen-Hettlingen affected
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
A level 4 of 5 heat warning is in effect for Pfungen-Hettlingen. Persistently high temperatures place a heavy burden on health and circulation.
What hazard threatens
Persistently high day and night temperatures favour dehydration, heat stroke and circulatory problems. The elderly, infants, the chronically ill and pregnant women are particularly at risk. The risk of forest and wildfires also rises.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Aadorf / Tänikon, 539 m a.s.l., 15 km from the event
30.8 °C
35.4 °C
41 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 35° 15° 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 medium, impact is high. Drink enough, avoid physical exertion outdoors during the midday heat, and keep living spaces cool by ventilating at night and in the morning while shading during the day.
What to do now
Check on vulnerable people around you now, drink regularly, and observe any outdoor fire bans in place. Use the linked guide to protect yourself from heat and drought.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 47.5427° N, 8.7266° E
- 47°32′33.6″ N 8°43′35.8″ E