Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

- Possible impacts: Breaking off of smaller branches. Toppling of objects that are unsecured or only inadequately secured.
- Recommendations for action: Before a storm: Secure any freestanding objects outdoors.
- Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: above 1000 m 80-100 km/h, above 1200 m  90-120 km/h, above 1400 m  100-130 km/h
- Main wind direction west to northwest

- Possible impacts: Rise in the level of bodies of water where the ground is already saturated.
- Recommendations for action: Observe any flood warnings issued by the Federal Office for the Environment FOEN. Keep away from bodies of water and steep slopes.
- Expected amounts: 50-80 mm
- Snowfall limit: 1100 - 1900 m

- Possible impacts: Rising level of bodies of water. Localised flooding, e.g. in underpasses, underground garages and cellars/basements. Sudden debris flows in stream courses in mountainous areas.
- Recommendations for action: Observe any flood warnings issued by the Federal Office for the Environment FOEN. Remain at a safe distance from bodies of water and steep slopes.
- Expected amounts: 80 - 140 mm
- Snowfall limit: 1100 - 1900 m
- Peak phase of the event: Tue 18 - Wed 12, Thu 00 - Fri 03
- Intensifying conditions: -