Heat

Orange awarness level - heat

temperatures between 32°C and 35°C with an average temperature on the preceding day exceeding 23°C

Possible consequences:

• Risk of health problems, especially for the elderly, children, people with chronic illnesses or mental health disorders, people who need to take 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).

• close blinds, curtains and windows during the day and open them at night;
• drink lots of water throughout the day (1.5 l of water per day);
• avoid going outside during the hottest time of day (11 am to 9 pm);
• cover your head when going out;
• wear light clothing;
• limit physical activity;
• maintain contact with vulnerable members of your family and friends. Help them get to a cool place;

Red awareness level - heat

temperatures exceeding 35°C with an average temperature on the preceding day exceeding 23°C

Possible consequences

• General risk of health problems, even for people in good health;
• People at particular risk include: elderly people, people with disabilities, people with chronic illnesses or mental disorders, people regularly taking medication, people who are isolated, children;
• Dehydration or heatstroke (symptoms: fever above 40°C, hot, red, dry skin, headache, nausea, drowsiness, intense thirst, confusion, convulsions, loss of consciousness)

• close blinds, curtains and windows during the day and open them at night;
• drink lots of water throughout the day (1.5 l of water per day);
• avoid going outside during the hottest time of day (11 am to 9 pm);
• cover your head when going out;
• wear light clothing;
• limit physical activity;
• use fans or air conditioning to cool yourself down;
• try to stay in a cool or air-conditioned place (large shops, cinemas, etc.);
• cool down with water several times a day (mister, shower, etc.);
• maintain regular contact with vulnerable members of your family and friends. Help them get to a cool place;

For more information on extremely hot weather, see the 'Grande chaleur' section of the Luxembourg Health Portal.