Extreme heat warning for the Verzasca region (level 5/5)
Unchanged since the first report last verified 17:28 CEST
Summary
The Verzasca region is under the maximum heat warning level 5/5. Persistently high temperatures place severe strain on health and circulation.
What hazard threatens
Persistently high day and night temperatures place severe strain on circulation and health, especially for the elderly, infants, pregnant women and the sick. The risk of forest and wildfires also rises.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Cimetta, 1661 m a.s.l., 11 km from the event
21.5 °C
23.9 °C
76 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 24° 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 of occurrence and potential impact are rated high to very high. Prepare early using the linked guide on protection from heat and drought.
What to do now
Drink enough fluids, 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 current outdoor fire bans.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.2970° N, 8.8154° E
- 46°17′49.0″ N 8°48′55.4″ E