Heat warning for Augsburg: How to protect yourself from the summer heat!

Heat warning for Augsburg: How to protect yourself from the summer heat!

The first hot days of the year have arrived in Augsburg and the temperatures are rising to their highest levels. The German Weather Service has issued the first heat warning of the year for the city. This warning applies if the perceived temperature is above 32 degrees for more than two consecutive days, which has already been the case in the last few days. The city recorded temperatures of almost 32 degrees Celsius on Sunday afternoon, with the perceived temperature even rising to around 40 degrees. [hallo-augsburg] reports that the city is informing the population via its heat portal and giving tips on how to get through the heat healthily.

There's a lot going on in the shady corners of the outdoor dining area - people are looking for relief from the oppressive heat. However, the scene at Rathausplatz was different: it was almost empty there on Sunday. This situation is not only unpleasant, but also poses health risks, especially for vulnerable groups such as seniors, small children and people with previous illnesses. Doctors warn that these groups of people in particular can suffer particularly from the high temperatures and recommend taking special precautionary measures.

Heat action plan in the pipeline

In order to better prepare the citizens of Augsburg for the heat conditions, the city plans to adopt a heat action plan in July. The aim of this plan is to raise public awareness of the dangers of heat and to take measures to counteract the negative effects on the urban community. [augsburger- Allgemeine] emphasizes that older people, pregnant women, those in need of care and the chronically ill are particularly the focus of the measures.

So what can Augsburg do in the heat? A variety of tips have been published: drinking plenty of water, eating light meals and keeping rooms cool at night are just some of the advice. In addition, people should stay in the shade during the warmest hours of the day and postpone sporting activities to the cooler morning or evening hours. Wearing light, airy clothing and darkening rooms during the day are other simple ways to better survive the heat.

About the heat warnings

As the German Weather Service also informs, heat warnings are issued for days when there are health risks. The criteria for this are diverse and include both daytime and nighttime stress. Sensitive people can suffer from the high temperatures even without official warnings. The heat trend shows the development of heat stress, but does not allow detailed forecasts for the coming days. It is therefore important to continue to pay attention to the current warnings and information, such as those provided via the thermal hazard index. [heat warnings] offers extensive information on this.

The coming days will show how Augsburg deals with the heat stress and whether the planned action plan makes a lasting difference. However, one thing remains clear: the summer heat has reached Augsburg, and now it is up to everyone to prepare themselves well and master the heat cleverly.