Temperatures are expected to rise above 30 degrees Celsius and are likely to continue over the weekend.
⚠️ALERT: FIRST HEATWAVE CONFIRMED! The SA Weather Service has issued an advisory for HEATWAVE conditions with PERSISTENTLY HIGH TEMPERATURES in GAUTENG UNTIL AT LEAST SUNDAY!
— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) October 17, 2019
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⚠️ALERT: HEATWAVE CONDITIONS in GAUTENG on FRIDAY AFTERNOON with HIGHEST POST-WINTER TEMPERATURES expected!!!
Joburg 34°C
Vereeniging 35°C
????Pretoria 36°C????DYK: Heatwave declared when temps are 5°C or more above the average for the hottest month of the year, for 3 or more days
— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) October 17, 2019
Residents are advised to keep hydrated, avoid excessive outdoor activities and stay in cooler places.
???????? HEATWAVE TIPS ????????
DRINK:
????Lots of waterEAT:
????????Cold foodsAVOID:
????Alcohol (yes, it dehydrates you)
☕️Coffee (“)
????Spicy food (“)WEAR:
????Sunscreen
????Shades
????Hat
????Light colours
????Loose-fitting clothesSEEK:
⛱Shade
????ShelterTAKE:
???? Short, cold showers— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) October 18, 2019
????HEATWAVE????
Friday⛅️14|34°C☂️15%
Saturday????15|35°C☂️10%
Sunday????16|36°C
Monday????16|35°C#JHBWeather????HEATWAVE????
Friday⛅️16|36°C☂️21%
Saturday????17|37°C☂️10%
Sunday????18|38°C
Monday????18|37°C#PTAWeather— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) October 17, 2019