Heat warning level 4: Solothurn-Rothrist affected
Unchanged since the first report last verified 17:28 CEST
Summary
A level 4 out of 5 heat warning is in effect for Solothurn-Rothrist. Persistently high temperatures are placing a heavy burden on health.
What hazard threatens
Sustained heat places heavy strain on circulation and health, particularly for the elderly, infants and the sick; the risk of forest and wildfires in the region is also rising.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Wynau, 422 m a.s.l., 6 km from the event
30.2 °C
35.9 °C
41 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 36° 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, but impact is high. Take precautions now to protect your health and the people around you.
What to do now
Drink regularly, avoid physical exertion during the midday heat, and keep living spaces cool by ventilating in the morning and shading during the day. Pay particular attention to vulnerable people around you and observe current outdoor fire bans.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 47.2494° N, 7.7123° E
- 47°14′57.8″ N 7°42′44.2″ E