Heat warning level 4: Vallée de Joux
Unchanged since the first report
Summary
A level 4 out of 5 heat warning is in effect for the Vallée de Joux. Persistently high temperatures are placing 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 is also rising.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Les Charbonnières, 1045 m a.s.l., 3 km from the event
28.3 °C
30.6 °C
31 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 31° 12° 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 medium and the potential impact high. Drink enough fluids, avoid physical exertion and outdoor exposure during the hottest hours, and keep living spaces cool by ventilating during cooler hours and shading during the day.
What to do now
Check your water supplies and cooling options now, look out for vulnerable people in your neighbourhood, and observe any outdoor fire bans currently in force.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.6408° N, 6.3076° E
- 46°38′26.9″ N 6°18′27.5″ E