Current heat wave hazards
Teaser
Heat warnings are issued only for categories 3 and 4.
Heat warnings are issued only for categories 3 and 4.
Effects:
Risk of circulatory complaints, physical discomfort
Behaviour:
Protect yourself from exposure to sunlight, avoid physical effort if possible and make sure you drink enough fluid.
Heat Index HI > 90:
min. 3 days. Heatwave with temperatures remaining over the threshold value for three days or more.
Effects:
Increased risk for circulatory complaints, physical discomfort
Behaviour:
Protect yourself from exposure to sunlight, avoid physical effort if possible and make sure you drink enough fluid.
Heat Index HI > 93:
min. 5 days. Extreme heatwave, with temperatures remaining over the threshold value for five days or more.
Heat warnings are issued only for categories 3 and 4.
Heat warnings are issued only in the summer half year.
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Heat Wave: No danger level
