The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an advisory for heatwave conditions as temperatures in seven provinces are expected to exceed 40°C.
The conditions are expected from Saturday, 2 November until Monday, 4 November.
HEATWAVE CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN MOST PARTS OF SA
The weather service said a heatwave is expected to affect Gauteng, Limpopo, Free State, North West, Mpumalanga, as well as north-eastern areas of Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday, 2 November until Monday, 4 November as mentioned above.
“Hot to very hot conditions are expected across these provinces with temperatures expected to exceed 40°C in the Lowveld areas, the Limpopo Valley and Western Bushveld,” the weather service said.
POSSIBLE IMPACTS:
- Heat exhaustion
- Heat stroke
The weather service has advised people to:
- Avoid going out in the sun between 12:00 and 15:00
- Drink sufficient water as often as possible
- Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose clothes
- Avoid strenuous activities when the the temperature outside is high
- Do not leave children or pets in parked vehicles
DO YOU LIVE IN THE PROVINCES THAT WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE HEATWAVE THIS WEEKEND? HOW WILL YOU ENSURE YOU DON’T SUFFER FROM HEAT STROKE?
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