More HEAT, winds and veld fires expected on Sunday Photos: Stock/Canva
HEATWAVE expected on Sunday in several areas of SA
The HEATWAVE conditions are expected on Sunday in several parts of South Africa. Here is the affected areas.
More HEAT, winds and veld fires expected on Sunday Photos: Stock/Canva
The SA Weather Services (SAWS) conditions are expected on Sunday in these areas in South Africa.
HEATWAVE EXPECTED ON SUNDAY
According to the SAWS, the conditions are expected in the Northern Cape, Western Cape, Free State, and Eastern Cape until midnight on Sunday.
These areas will be affected by the HEATWAVE conditions:
- Dawid Kruiper – Twee Rivieren / Twee Rivieren
- Dawid Kruiper – Upington / Upington
- Tsantsabane / Postmasburg
- Joe Morolong / Hotazel
- Kai !Garib / Augrabies Falls
- Tsantsabane / Postmasburg
- Dikgatlong / Barkly West
- Magareng / Warrenton
- Kgatelopele / Daniëlskuil
- !Kheis / Groblershoop
- Siyancuma / Griquastad
- Tokologo / Tokologo/Dealesville
- Masilonyana / Brandfort
- Maluti a Phofung / Van Reenen
- Mantsopa / Ladybrand
- Mangaung / Bloemfontein Airport
- Letsemeng / Koffiefontein
- Siyathemba / Prieska
- Khâi-Ma / Pofadder
- Nama Khoi / Springbok
- Kareeberg / VanWyksvlei
It warned that prolonged exposure to midday sun poses health risks such as dehydration and heatstroke.
“Stay hydrated. Seek shades/shelter. Work early morning and late afternoon, and avoid midday sun exposure.”
A LEVEL 1 WARNING FOR DAMAGING WAVES WAS ISSUED
A level 1 warning for damaging waves was also issued for Sunday for these areas:
- M_Richtersveld / Port Nolloth
- M_Nama Khoi / Kleinzee
- M_Kamiesberg / Hondeklip Bay
- M_Matzikama / Strandfontein
- M_Cederberg / Lamberts Bay
- M_Saldanha Bay / Saldanha Bay
- M_Table Bay / Table Bay
- M_City of Cape town / Cape Point
- M_Overstrand / Hermanus
- M_Cape Agulhas / Cape Agulhas 1
“Localised disruption to beachfront activities is possible. Coastal users and anglers on low-lying rocks are at risk of being caught off guard by high-energy waves and swept off to sea. Furthermore, small vessels and personal watercraft (kayaks) are at risk of taking on water and capsizing in a locality.”
SAWS
The SAWS warned the public to be aware of large, unpredictable waves along the coast.
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LARGE UNPREDICTABLE WAVES ARE EXPECTED ALONG THE COAST
“Small vessels are advised to seek shelter in harbours, bays, or inlets.”
Lastly, a warning for veld fire conditions was also issued for Sunday.
- Dawid Kruiper – Twee Rivieren / Twee Rivieren
- Dawid Kruiper – Upington / Upington
- Joe Morolong / Hotazel
- Tsantsabane / Postmasburg
- Ga-Segonyana / Kuruman
- Dikgatlong / Barkly West
- Kai !Garib / Augrabies Falls
- !Kheis / Groblershoop
- Siyancuma / Griquastad
- Letsemeng / Koffiefontein
- Mangaung / Bloemfontein Airport
- Kopanong / Fauresmith
- Mohokare / Aliwal North
- Renosterberg / Petrusville
- Thembelihle / Hopetown
- Siyathemba / Prieska
- Hantam / Calvinia
- Nama Khoi / Springbok
- Kamiesberg / Garies
The SAWS said conditions are such that the FDI index is above 75.
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VELD FIRES ARE ALSO EXPECTED IN SEVERAL AREAS OF SA
“Under these conditions, fires may develop and spread rapidly, damaging property and possibly losing human and/or animal life.”
SAWS
It warned that fire teams should be on standby.
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