Meiringen, Bern, Switzerland Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

- Possible impacts: Breaking of smaller branches. Toppling of objects inadequately secured or free-standing objects.
- Recommendations for action: Secure any freestanding objects outdoors or move them to a sheltered spot (e.g. plant pots, garden furniture, bicycles) before the wind event begins. Stay away from forests, trees and tree-lined avenues.
- Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: in the plains 60 - 90 km/h, above 800 m  70 - 100 km/h, above 1800 m  90 -120 km/h
- Main wind direction southwest to northwest

- Possible impacts: Rising water level of streams in areas where the ground is already saturated.
- Recommendations for action: Stay away from watercourses and steep slopes.
- Expected amounts: 20-35 mm
- Snowfall limit: 3000 -1500 m (sinking)