Very hot to extremely HOT conditions expected TOMORROW Photos: Stock/Canva
HEATWAVE expected to last until Tuesday
The SA Weather Service warned that the HEATWAVE is expected to last until Tuesday in several parts of SA. Here is the latest.
Very hot to extremely HOT conditions expected TOMORROW Photos: Stock/Canva
The HEATWAVE is expected to last until Tuesday in several parts of South Africa.
HEATWAVE EXPECTED TO LAST UNTIL TUESDAY
According to the SA Weather Service (SAWS), the weather advisory for a heatwave is in place until midnight on Tuesday.
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The following parts of South Africa will be affected by the conditions:
THESE PARTS OF SOUTH AFRICA WILL BE AFFECTED
- Musina
- Blouberg / Alldays
- Thulamela / Thohoyandou
- Lephalale
- Molemole / Dendron
- Greater Letaba / Mooketsi
- Polokwane
- Ba-Phalaborwa
- Nkomazi / Skukuza
- Thaba Chweu / Sabie
- Ephraim Mogale / Marble Hall
- Bela-Bela
- Thabazimbi
- Ramotshere Moiloa / Zeerust
- City of Tshwane / Pretoria
- Steve Tshwete / Middelburg
- Emakhazeni / Machadodorp
- Ditsobotla / Lichtenburg
- Rustenburg
- Ekurhuleni / Kempton park
- Msukaligwa / Ermelo
- Mangaung – Naledi / Vryburg
- City of Matlosana / Klerksdorp
- Ngwathe / Ngwathe/Parys
- Phumelela / Warden
- Pixley Ka Seme / Amersfoort
- Mangaung – Naledi / Vryburg
- Lekwa-Teemane / Bloemhof
- Moqhaka / Moqhaka/Kroonstad
- Mkhondo / Mkhondo/Piet Retief
- Mafube / Mafube/Frankfort
- Pixley Ka Seme / Amersfoort
- Ga-Segonyana / Kuruman
- Dikgatlong / Barkly West
- Tokologo / Tokologo/Dealesville
- Masilonyana / Brandfort
- Setsoto / Ficksburg
- Tsantsabane / Postmasburg
- Siyancuma / Griquastad
- Renosterberg / Petrusville
- Umsobomvu / Noupoort
- Matatiele
‘DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN OR ANIMALS IN PARKED VEHICLES ‘
“Stay hydrated (drink water), limit outdoor activities (especially during the hottest time of the day), wear lose clothing, remain in the shade if possible, keep an eye on vulnerable individuals, do not leave children or animals in parked vehicles, avoid strenuous physical activity if you can, and move to the coolest room in the home, especially at night.”
SAWS
The SAWS furthermore said heat exhaustion, hyperthermia, heat stroke and dehydration are possible.
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‘AVOID BEING IN THE SUN FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME’
The public was also advised to avoid being in the sun for prolonged periods of time and to avoid strenuous outdoor work.
Before you reach for the leash consider these simple tips:
- Check the pavement before your walk. Place your hand or bare foot on the pavement for five seconds. If it’s too hot for your skin, then it’s most likely too hot for your pet.
- Walk during cooler times of the day. Avoid taking walks during the hottest time of the day. Instead, opt for walks in the early morning and late evening when the pavement is cooler.
- Keep midday walks short and shady. If you’re taking your pet out during the day, be sure to keep walks short. Choose a route with lots of shade and grass patches.
- Skip the asphalt entirely and choose to walk your dog strictly on grass or hiking trails.
- Consider outfitting your dog’s paws with booties to help keep the heat from burning their tootsies.
- If you have a longer adventure planned, be sure to bring water and take frequent breaks.
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