Heat warning level 4 in Vouvry: what to know
Unchanged since the first report last verified 17:28 CEST
Summary
A level 4 out of 5 heat warning is in effect for Vouvry. Persistently high temperatures are straining health and circulation.
What hazard threatens
Persistently high day and night temperatures favour dehydration, heat stroke and circulatory problems, especially for the elderly, infants, pregnant women and the chronically ill. The risk of forest and wildfires also rises.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Col des Mosses, 1412 m a.s.l., 19 km from the event
24.1 °C
26.5 °C
44 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 27° 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 rated medium and impact high. Keep living spaces cool by ventilating at night and in the morning and shading during the day, and avoid physical exertion during the midday heat.
What to do now
Drink enough, avoid the midday sun, look after vulnerable people around you and observe current outdoor fire bans.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.3182° N, 6.8731° E
- 46°19′05.4″ N 6°52′23.2″ E