Weather warning: The federal government warns of severe thunderstorms in Switzerland
The Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology has issued an urgent warning for all of Switzerland. Due to the current weather situation, residents must prepare for severe thunderstorms that are expected in large parts of the country.
The situation is serious: The highest alert level, red, is currently already in effect for 25 of the 27 Swiss cities surveyed. The authorities are monitoring the development of the storm fronts very closely, as they may be accompanied by heavy rain, hail, and strong gusts of wind.
From Thursday, the weather situation will worsen further. At that point, the red alert level is expected to apply to the entire Swiss territory. This means that the population nationwide must prepare for dangerous weather conditions, which could lead to local flooding or traffic disruptions, among other things.
The authorities advise everyone to follow weather reports closely and to avoid unnecessary time spent outdoors during the thunderstorms. Drivers should be particularly cautious, as visibility can decrease rapidly during heavy rain.
It remains to be seen how long the storm front will linger over Switzerland. Federal experts will continuously re-evaluate the situation and provide further information to the public should there be any changes in the weather development.