Heat Warnings in Switzerland
Heat Warnings for Switzerland (Western Europe) come from MeteoSwiss (Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology), Federal Office for Civil Protection (FOCP), Swiss Seismological Service (SED). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Bern.
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At a glance
- countrySwitzerland · Europe
- reference cityBern (46.95, 7.45)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- risk profileavalanche, flood, landslide, storm, heat, radiation
What counts as a heat warnings
Heat warnings are issued when forecast temperature, humidity and night-time minimums are expected to put strain on the human body, especially for older people, infants and outdoor workers. Many countries use a multi-day heat health warning system that accounts for acclimatisation rather than a single temperature threshold.
Who issues heat warnings in Switzerland
- meteoMeteoSwiss (Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology)
- civilFederal Office for Civil Protection (FOCP)
- seismicSwiss Seismological Service (SED)
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Switzerland
- Shift physical work to the early morning.
- Drink water regularly before you feel thirsty.
- Check on older neighbours, and never leave children or animals in a parked car.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Switzerland: Open-Meteo, national meteorological services, national public health institutes, Copernicus. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues heat warnings in Switzerland?
MeteoSwiss (Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology), Federal Office for Civil Protection (FOCP), Swiss Seismological Service (SED). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Switzerland?
The primary emergency number is 112. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live heat warnings for Switzerland?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Bern from Open-Meteo, national meteorological services, national public health institutes, Copernicus. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Switzerland
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Landslide Warnings
- Avalanche Warnings
- Radiation Warnings
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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.