Heat warning level 4: Rheinfelden under severe strain
Unchanged since the first report last verified 17:28 CEST
Summary
A level 4 out of 5 heat warning is in effect for Rheinfelden. Persistently high temperatures are placing significant strain on health.
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 increasing.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Möhlin, 343 m a.s.l., 4 km from the event
32.2 °C
36.7 °C
31 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 37° 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
Likelihood is assessed as medium and impact as high. Drink enough fluids, avoid physical exertion outdoors during the midday heat, and keep living spaces cool by ventilating in the morning and at night while shading them during the day.
What to do now
Check your water supply and cooling options now, look after vulnerable people around you, and observe any outdoor fire bans in force.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 47.5360° N, 7.8925° E
- 47°32′09.7″ N 7°53′33.1″ E