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It’s good, here we are. After this last week during which the mercury was gradually gaining in intensity, Strasbourg finds itself this Monday morning July 18 in a heat wave situation. A new stage of sweating to pass for the Strasbourgeoises and the Strasbourgeois in a definitely very hot summer. Between forecasts for the coming week and reminder of the precautions to be taken, we take stock.
Strasbourgeoises, Strasbourgeois: get ready to (profusely) sweat again. And for good reason: today begins a new intense heat wave which is hitting the whole of France, and which is not sparing our city.
An intense heatwave episode from this Monday (and for a few days)
According to Weather Monitoring Alsacea heat wave will begin in Alsace this Monday afternoon, with maximums between 33°C and 35°C, or even 36°. The night from Monday to Tuesday will be mild, with temperatures expected between 15° and 19°, with the highest values expected in the cities. A kind of introduction for Tuesday, July 19, when we will reach the peak of the heat wavewith maximums between 36 and 39° C. We will flirt here with temperature records for all months combined, according to Météo Suivi Alsace. The night from Tuesday to Wednesday promises to be very difficult to live with, with temperatures between 20 and 25°C. In short, we will suffer for the next two days.
For the rest of the week, we should not hope too much for a sharp drop in temperatures. Météo Suivi Alsace predicts that high temperatures, i.e. 30° C and more, “ will be maintained at least in the region “. We are also not likely to see rain in the near future. The forecasts do not announce anything good: At this stage, it cannot be ruled out that the very high temperatures will continue in Alsace. Whatever will happen, it seems likely that temperatures will remain above 30° C in the “coolest” scenarios. ».
Reminder of recommendations during heat waves
The thermometer will once again hit the peaks in Strasbourg this week. This will inevitably have serious consequences for our organisms.. Here is a little reminder of the precautions to take in the days to come.
- First : hydrate. More precisely, it is necessary to drink water regularly, without waiting to be thirsty. Contrary to what one might think at first glance, it is better to drink water at room temperature, rather than cold water. It is also important to cool down and wet your body several times a day.
- Next, diet plays an important role. It is indeed necessary to eat in sufficient quantity and, if possible, avoid foods that are too fatty, salty or sweet., which dehydrate more quickly. It is also advisable not to drink alcohol, again to avoid dehydration.
- stay cool. Either at home, with the shutters closed during the day, or at the cinema, in libraries or museums. That’s good, in Strasbourg, we have plenty to do to take advantage of such days. What to discover the new films on display or the latest exhibitions in museums.
- Avoid physical exertion, especially in the hottest times of the day. Preferably in the morning very early or in the evening very late. The good excuse to avoid a move.
- Finally, find out about your loved onesespecially the elderly, and come to help them when possible.
In addition, for plant lovers, we have listed 5 essential tips to save your plants during the heat wave.
Welcome to the new reality. The one where the episodes of heat wave multiply in Strasbourg as elsewhere. A reality that we all experience from today, and this is probably only the beginning. So courage for the coming week, and take care of yourself.
