Heat warning level 4: Zug-Knonau
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
A level 4 out of 5 heat warning is in effect for Zug-Knonau. Persistently high temperatures are placing a significant strain on health and circulation.
What hazard threatens
The sustained heat places heavy strain on the body and circulation, particularly for the elderly, infants and the sick. The risk of forest and wildfires also rises notably.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Cham, 443 m a.s.l., 3 km from the event
30.5 °C
35.8 °C
42 %
Day of warning and following days
- Wed 29.07. 36° 18° 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 rated medium, the impact high. Background: heat waves are becoming more frequent and intense in Switzerland. The elderly, chronically ill, pregnant women and infants face particular risk of dehydration, heat stroke and circulatory problems.
What to do now
Drink enough fluids, avoid midday heat and physical exertion outdoors. Ventilate rooms 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
- 47.1983° N, 8.4962° E
- 47°11′53.9″ N 8°29′46.4″ E