Heat warning – Orange awareness level issued for tomorrow, 1 July 2025: Reminder of advices of behaviour

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Due to the heat warning (orange awareness level) issued by MeteoLux for the entire country on Tuesday 1st of July between 12:00 and 21:00, with maximum temperatures expected to reach between 32 and 35 degrees, and given that temperatures above 35 degrees are forecast for Wednesday, the weather risk assessment unit (CERI) met today to analyse the situation.

The CERI reminds the public of the possible health consequences and advice on behaviour  to limit the effects of the heat.

Possible consequences:

·         ٓRisk of health problems, especially for the elderly, young children, people with chronic illnesses or mental health disorders, people who need to take certain medication, and people who are isolated;

·         Dehydration or heatstroke (symptoms: fever above 40°C, hot, red, dry skin, headache, nausea, drowsiness, intense thirst, confusion, convulsions, loss of consciousness).

Advice on behaviour:

  • Drink lots of water throughout the day (min. 1.5 l water per day);
  • Avoid going outside (prolonged and direct exposure to sunlight) during the hottest time of day (11 am to 9 pm);
  • Close blinds, curtains and windows during the day and open them at night;
  • Cover your head if you go outside;
  • Wear light clothing;
  • Limit physical activity;
  • Maintain contact with vulnerable members of your family and friends. Help them get to a cool place.

The CERI will meet again on 1st of July in the late morning to provide an update and will communicate further depending on how the situation develops.

For more information: www.infocrise.lu

Issued by  : Haut-Commissariat à la protection nationale (HCPN) / MeteoLux / ministère de la Santé et de la Sécurité sociale  / ministère de l’Éducation nationale, de l’Enfance et de la Jeunesse/ ministère de la Famille, des Solidarités, du Vivre ensemble et de l'Accueil /ministère des Affaires intérieures/ Corps grand-ducal d’incendie et de secours (CGDIS) / ministère du Travail / Inspection du travail et des mines (ITM)

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