NEWS
Heatwave, damaging winds, and veld fires expected in FIVE provinces TODAY
HEATWAVE, damaging winds, and veld fire conditions are expected in these FIVE provinces today.
HEATWAVES, WINDS, AND VELDFIRES ARE EXPECTED ON FRIDAY
According to the SA Weather Service (SAWS) the following provinces will all be affected on Friday by these conditions:
- Eastern Cape
- Northern Cape
- Western Cape
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Free State
THE HEATWAVE CONDITIONS COULD AFFECT THE FOLLOWING AREAS
The SAWS issued a heatwave weather advisory to the following areas:
- Dawid Kruiper – Twee Rivieren / Twee Rivieren
- Kai !Garib / Augrabies Falls
- Khâi-Ma / Pofadder
- Dawid Kruiper – Upington / Upington
- Tsantsabane / Postmasburg
- Siyancuma / Griquastad
- Letsemeng / Koffiefontein
- Siyathemba / Prieska
- !Kheis / Groblershoop
- Thembelihle / Hopetown
- Kopanong / Fauresmith
- Emthanjeni / De Aar
- Ubuntu / Victoria West
- Beaufort West
- Laingsburg
- Kannaland / Ladismith
- Oudtshoorn
- Inxuba Yethemba / Cradock
- Enoch Magijima – Tarkastad / Tarkastad
- Enoch Magijima – Molteno / Molteno
- Emalahleni / Lady Frere
- Engcobo / Ncobo
- Mbizana / Bizana
- Ingquza Hill / Lusikisiki
- Port St Johns
- Nyandeni / Libode
- Mbhashe / Dutywa
- Mnquma / Butterworth
- Great Kei / Komga
- Amahlathi / Stutterheim
- Ngqushwa / Peddie
- Raymond Mhlaba – Fort Beaufort / Fort Beaufort
- Makana / Makhanda/Grahamstown
- Sundays River Valley / Addo
- Dr Beyers Naude – Baviaans / Willowmore
- Kou-Kamma / Joubertina
- Kouga / Patensie
“People and animals can get heat exhaustion, heat stroke, faintness, and dehydration.”
SAWS
The SAWS advised the public to hydrate frequently, wear cool clothing, avoid being in the sun for prolonged periods, and avoid strenuous outside work.
A WARNING FOR DAMAGING WINDS WAS ISSUED
A level 2 warning for damaging winds was issued for these areas on Friday:
- M_Mbizana / Wild Coast Sun
- M_Ngquza Hill / Mkambati
- M_Port St Johns / Port St Johns
- M_Nyandeni/King Sabata / Coffee Bay
- M_Mbhashe / The Haven
- M_Mnquma / Wavecrest
- M_Great Kei / Kei River
- M_Buffalo City / Buffalo City
- M_Ndlambe / Port Alfred
“These winds are expected to persist for most of the day from tomorrow late afternoon and likely result in difficult driving conditions due to fallen trees on some coastal routes, difficulty in navigation for vessels at sea, as well as some disruptions to harbours and/or ports.”
SAWS
It furthermore warned that difficulty in navigation is expected for vessels at sea.
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THE PUBLIC WAS ADVISED TO STAY INDOORS IF POSSIBLE
The public was advised to stay indoors and away from the windows that open toward the severe winds.
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“Be aware of the following: – sudden cross winds if traveling, especially between buildings, fallen trees or power lines, and flying debris.
“Small boats must stay away from the open sea and seek the shelter of a harbour, river estuary, or protected bay. Ensure that all temporary structures are well anchored.”
SAWS
A WARNING FOR VELD FIRE CONDITIONS WAS ALSO ISSUED
Meanwhile, the SAWS also issued a warning for veld fire conditions in these areas:
- Dawid Kruiper – Twee Rivieren / Twee Rivieren
- Dikgatlong / Barkly West
- Joe Morolong / Hotazel
- Gamagara / Kathu
- Dawid Kruiper – Upington / Upington
- Tsantsabane / Postmasburg
- !Kheis / Groblershoop
- Kai !Garib / Augrabies Falls
- Nama Khoi / Springbok
- Khâi-Ma / Pofadder
- Hantam / Calvinia
- Beaufort West
- Karoo Hoogland / Sutherland
- Laingsburg
The SAWS advised that fire teams are on standby.
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“Conditions are such that the FDI index is above 75. Under these conditions, fires may develop and spread rapidly, resulting in damage to property and possible loss of human and/or animal life.”
