Consequences and advice

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Strong Wind
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Thunderstorms
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Heat Wave
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Heat Wave
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Possible damage:

The danger is greater for the elderly, people with chronic illness or mental health disorders, people who regularly take medication, and isolated people.

In athletes and people who work outdoors, beware of dehydration and heat stroke.

Watch over the children too.

Symptoms of heat stroke are: fever over 40°C, hot, red and dry skin, headache, nausea, drowsiness, intense thirst, confusion, convulsions and loss of knowledge

Behaviour:

Drink water several times a day even when not feeling thirsty

Continue to eat normally.

Wet your body several times a day.

Do not go out during the hottest hours (between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.)

When going out, protect your head with a cap or hat, protect your eyes with sunglasses and wear light, loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing.

Try to go to a cool or air-conditioned place two to three hours a day

Limit your physical activities and sports.

During the day, close shutters, curtains and windows. Ventilate at night.

If you feel unwell or have behavioral problems, call a doctor.

If you need help call civil protection 198.

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    No particular awareness of the weather is required..

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    Be careful. The weather is potentially dangerous. The weather phenomena that have been forecast are not unusual, but be attentive if you intend to practice activities exposed to meteorological risks.

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    Be very careful. The weather is dangerous. Unusual meteorological phenomena have been forecast. Damage and casualties are likely to happen.

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    The weather is very dangerous. Exceptionally intense meteorological phenomena have been forecast.

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