August 8, 2025|
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|4 months agoWestern Switzerland Issues Level 3 Heat Warning
Authorities declare high-risk heat alert for Lake Geneva region and Ticino, with temperatures expected to reach 35°C, prompting forest fire concerns in Valais.
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- Level 3 heat warning issued for western Switzerland and Ticino
- Areas affected include Lake Geneva region, Lower Valais, Three-Lakes region, Broye in Fribourg, and Ticino
- Level 5 forest fire risk declared in Visp Valley, Simplon Nord and south of Lötschberg
By The Numbers
32-35°C
Maximum temperature expected
35-45%
Expected humidity
25°C
Average daily temperature threshold for Level 3 warning
They Said
"Fires can break out at any time and spread very quickly over long periods of time"
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Heat Warning Declaration
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Affected Regions and Conditions
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Forest Fire Risk Alert
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