Heat warning level 4: Sion - Crans-Montana
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
A level 4 out of 5 heat warning is in effect for Sion - Crans-Montana. Persistently high temperatures place heavy strain on circulation and health.
What hazard threatens
Persistently high temperatures place heavy strain on circulation and health, particularly for the elderly, infants, pregnant women and the sick; the risk of forest and wildfires in the Sion - Crans-Montana region also rises markedly.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Montana, 1423 m a.s.l., 5 km from the event
23.9 °C
28.2 °C
52 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 28° 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
The likelihood is assessed as medium and the potential impact as high. Prepare with targeted measures against heat strain and keep an eye on vulnerable people around you.
What to do now
Drink enough fluids, avoid midday heat and physical exertion outdoors, keep living spaces cool by ventilating during cooler hours and shading during the day, and observe current outdoor fire bans.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.3342° N, 7.5023° E
- 46°20′03.1″ N 7°30′08.2″ E