THE South African Weather Services (SAWS) has predicted a week of very cold temperatures across the majority of South Africa from today and lasting well into the weekend.
The cold temperatures are due to a succession of cold fronts that are expected to sweep across the southern half of the country.
The first cold front arrived over the south-western parts of the country on Monday afternoon, followed by another, more intense, cold front on Wednesday.
The latter system will be supported by a well-defined upper-air trough, thus enhancing the overall intensity of the weather system.
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“Consequently, strong north-westerly winds can be expected over the southern interior as well as along the southern and south-eastern coastal regions,” the weather service said in a statement.
The South African Weather Service will continue to monitor any further developments relating to this weather system and will issue updates as required.
The public is urged to regularly follow weather forecasts on television and radio.
You can also visit www.weathersa.co.za as well as via the SA Weather Service Twitter account @SAWeatherService for more information.
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