The Aude department went into heat wave orange vigilance from 4 p.m. this Thursday, according to a press release from the Aude Prefecture. “The temperatures observed today at 3 p.m. in the department vary between 35 and 37 degrees. Tonight, the minimums will be between 20 and 24 degrees. Friday will be the hottest day with maximums that can reach 39 to 42 degrees, values ​​close to the temperature records for Aude. The night from Friday to Saturday will still be quite warm with lows of 20 to 24 degrees. Temperatures will decrease on Saturday with the installation
of a sea wind and the maximum will not exceed 35 degrees”, indicate the services of the prefecture.

Good reflexes

The prefect of Aude calls on the population to be extremely vigilant and recalls the good reflexes to adopt to protect themselves and ensure the health of the most fragile in the face of this heat wave. If you know elderly, isolated, disabled or fragile people, check in with them or visit them regularly and encourage them to register in the register set up by each town hall. Upstream of high temperatures, fragile people can also, in conjunction with those around them, provide the necessary equipment to fight against the heat: fogger, fan, etc.; make a list of air-conditioned (or cool) places where they can cool off near their homes: supermarkets, shops, cinemas, museums, etc.; do not hesitate to ask their doctor for advice, especially in the event of a health problem or regular drug treatment (dose adjustment, for example).
Reflexes to be adopted by all in order to better fight against the consequences of heat and in particular by the fragile people most at risk (people over 65, disabled or sick at home, dependent, pregnant women…): drink regularly water without waiting to be thirsty; cool off and wet your body (at least your face and forearms) several times a day; eat enough and do not drink alcohol; avoid going out during the hottest hours and spend several hours a day in a cool place; avoid physical and sporting activities during the hottest hours (12 p.m. to 4 p.m.) and in direct sunlight; keep your home cool (close windows and shutters during the day, open them in the evening and at night if it is cooler); Remember to regularly give your news to your loved ones and, as soon as necessary, dare to ask for help. Finally, check the Météo-France website regularly for information.

Be careful on the beaches

The prefect of Aude also calls on the population to be extremely vigilant in the face of the risk of drowning. With the rise in temperature, the beaches and other refreshing places will be very busy and there will be many bathers. On Saturday, with the installation of a sea wind, the waves could reach one meter on the Aude coast and 1.50m with hollows of two or three meters on Sunday. The greatest caution is therefore recommended.