Heat warning level 4: Yverdon - Bevaix affected
Unchanged since the first report last verified 17:28 CEST
Summary
A level 4 out of 5 heat warning is in effect for Yverdon - Bevaix. Persistently high temperatures are placing significant strain on health and circulation.
What hazard threatens
Persistently high temperatures strain the circulation and health, particularly of the elderly, infants, pregnant women and the chronically ill. The risk of forest and wildfires also rises due to the accompanying dryness.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station La Brévine, 1050 m a.s.l., 14 km from the event
28.5 °C
31.4 °C
28 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 31° 7° 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 direct sun during midday heat, and keep living spaces cool by ventilating during cooler hours and shading them during the day.
What to do now
Check on vulnerable people around you now, ensure sufficient water supplies, and observe any outdoor fire bans currently in place.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.8645° N, 6.6767° E
- 46°51′52.0″ N 6°40′36.0″ E