- Switzerland is experiencing a persistent heat wave with temperatures up to 36 degrees – at the weekend even 39 degrees are possible in Basel.
- Danger level 4 already applies to large parts of Switzerland due to heat.
- The heat wave could end from Monday.
Tropical nights were recorded in several places in Switzerland on Wednesday night, data from MeteoSwiss shows. During the day temperatures of up to 36 degrees can be expected again. It gets particularly hot in Basel and Valais.
Even higher temperatures are possible over the next few days and weekend. SRF Meteo expects 39 degrees in Basel on Saturday. The previous June record is 36.9 degrees and is expected to be broken in the next few days.
But Meteoschweiz gives hope to those affected by the heat
In northwestern Switzerland, in the Sion region and in parts of western Switzerland, danger level 4 already exists due to the heat. The federal government warns of “major risks of circulatory problems and physical discomfort”. From tomorrow at 12 p.m., danger level 4 will also apply to large parts of the Swiss Plateau and the Rhine Valley in eastern Switzerland.
MeteoSwiss makes heat sufferers but hope: “A possible end to the heat wave will appear next Monday,” writes Meteoschweiz on its website. Temperatures of over 30 degrees are still forecast for Monday. However, strong thunderstorms and precipitation could bring cooling. In the following days the temperatures drop below 30 degrees.
How are you dealing with the current heat wave in Switzerland?
A heat wave is hitting Switzerland and Europe, with temperatures climbing above 30 degrees. In this overview you can find out how you can cool down and what the background and long-term forecasts are.
These tips will help you cope with the heat:
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Konstantin Furrer (fur) has been working for 20 minutes since 2017. Head of news desk since 2022, also a newspaper editor and member of the editorial board.
