The South African Weather Service has issued warnings for extreme fire danger and wind. Image: Pixabay
The SAWS has issued a weather warning for extremely high fire danger as well as a warning for strong wind on New Year’s Day
The South African Weather Service has issued warnings for extreme fire danger and wind. Image: Pixabay
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued warnings for wind and fire on New Year’s Day, 1 January 2023.
A yellow level 2 warning for wind leading to difficulty navigating at sea was issued between Dassen Island and Hermanus while build-up of sand is possible on the False Bay coastal routes.
Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over most parts of Namakwa district in the Northern Cape, as well as the western and south-western parts of Western Cape.
A heat wave with persistently high temperatures is expected for the following areas:
Hot and humid weather will result in extremely
uncomfortable conditions over the West Coast district of Western Cape.
Arrive Alive gives the following tips for staying safe in hot and humid weather:
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