Heat warning for Saint-Cergue: level 4 of 5
Unchanged since the first report
Summary
Saint-Cergue is under a level 4 of 5 heat warning. Persistently high day and night temperatures pose a significant health risk.
What hazard threatens
Persistently high temperatures strain the circulation and health, especially of the elderly, infants and the sick. The risk of forest and wildfires also rises.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station La Dôle, 1670 m a.s.l., 10 km from the event
22.5 °C
25.2 °C
53 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 25° 18° 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 of occurrence is medium, but the potential impact is high. Take precautions early to reduce health risks from the heat.
What to do now
Drink enough, avoid the midday heat and physical exertion outdoors. Ventilate living spaces at night and in the morning, and shade them during the day. Look after vulnerable people around you and observe outdoor fire bans.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.4925° N, 6.1920° E
- 46°29′32.8″ N 6°11′31.3″ E