MeteoSwiss - Wind

	Level 2 (yellow) Strong wind warning: 25-33 kt (Lake of Constance) Precaution: 25-33 kt, 34-42 kt, > 42 kt Gale warning: 25-33kt, 34-42 kt, > 42 kt Gale warning (lowlands) or Foehn (Alpine valleys): > 75 km/h	Possible consequences Surface turbulence for light aircrafts. Rough surface on lakes. Badly or not fixed objects might fall. Smaller branches may break. Recommendations (The instructions of the authorities are to be followed at any rate!) Observe the local weather development, get yourself informed and adapt your behaviour to the present conditions Pay attention to the gale warnings at the lakes.
	Level 3 (orange) Strong gale (lowlands): > 90 km/h Foehn storm (Alpine valleys): > 120 km/h Violent storm (mountains): > 150 km/h	Possible consequences Broken branches; several trees knocked down. Several roofs and chimneys damaged. Large, badly fixed objects such as tents or scaffoldings might fall. The functioning of road, rail, air and ship traffic, ski-lifts and mountain railways might be affected. Recommendations (The instructions of the authorities are to be followed at any rate!) Observe the local weather development, get yourself informed and adapt your behaviour to the present conditions Pay attention to the gale warnings at the lakes. Objects at risk should be protected and/or fixed before the storm. Stay away from edges of forests and exposed trees. Pay attention to falling objects such as bricks, branches and electric lines.
	Level 4 (red) Strong gale (lowlands): > 110 km/h Violent storm (mountains): > 170 km/h	Possible consequences Wind-thrown trees. Parts of buildings damaged. Road, rail, ship and air traffic might be obstructed or limited. Large vehicles might be overturned or drift off course Even large, well-fixed and objects such as tents and scaffoldings might fall. Power blackouts and failure of telephone lines. Recommendations (The instructions of the authorities are to be followed at any rate!) Observe the local weather development, get yourself informed and adapt your behaviour to the present conditions Pay attention to the gale warnings at the lakes. Objects at risk should be protected and/or fixed before the storm. Limit unnecessary drives to the minimum. Stay away from edges of forests, exposed trees, forests and lake shores. Avoid exposed places such as roofs, ledges and projecting parts of buildings. Pay attention to falling objects such as bricks, branches and electric lines. Do not touch any electric lines lying on the floor. Do not make unnecessary phone calls (network failure).
	Level 5 (dark red) Strong gale (lowlands): > 130 km/h Violent storm (mountains): > 190 km/h	Possible consequences Trees, groups of trees, parts of forests and transmission poles knocked down by the wind. Parts of buildings severely damaged. Disturbance or complete standstill of road, rail, air and ship traffic. Large vehicles might be overturned or drift off course. Even large, well-fixed objects such as tents and scaffoldings might fall. Large waves crashing on the lake shores. Large areas affected by prolonged power blackouts and failure of telephone lines. Recommendations (The instructions of the authorities are to be followed at any rate!) Observe the local weather development, get yourself informed and adapt your behaviour to the present conditions Pay attention to the gale warnings at the lakes. Do not leave your houses and apartments. Listen to Swiss National radio as well as local radio channels. Objects at risk should be protected and/or fixed before the storm. Avoid staying outdoors whenever possible. By no means should you go near transmission poles, edges of forests, exposed trees/groups of trees and lake shores areas. Whenever possible, refrain from using any kind of vehicle. Do not drive through forests or avenues. Avoid exposed places such as roofs, ledges and projecting parts of buildings. Pay attention to falling objects such as bricks, branches and electric lines. Do not touch any electric lines lying on the floor. Do not make unnecessary phone calls (network failure).