Warning – Weekend’s cold front could bring severe thunderstorms and damaging winds
Gauteng residents urged to prepare for a cold weekend by South African Weather Service as cold front sweeps in from Mpumalanga.
Gauteng resident are encouraged to break-out their winter woolies as a cold front hits the province this weekend.
The South African Weather Service has warned Johannesburg residents to prepare for a significant drop in temperatures this weekend as a cold front sweeps in from Mpumalanga on Friday morning, causing temperatures in Gauteng to drop to a low of nine degrees by the evening.
Temperatures are predicted to stay in the teens for the weekend returning to the low twenties by Monday.
The cold front also brings with it the possiblity of rain and the weather service has warned of:
- Severe Thunderstorms
Severe thunderstorms with strong winds, hail and heavy downpours are possible over parts of Gauteng, from noon till 11pm, which may lead to localised flooding.
- Damaging Winds
Strong winds are expected in places in Gauteng from Wednesday, mainly during the afternoons.
People living in informal settlements have been urged to be careful when keeping warm, while pet owners are urged to ensure their animals have appropriate shelter during this time.
Some simple tips on how to stay warm this weekend:
- Warm yourself first – It’s easier to change your body temperature than room temperature, not to mention more eco-friendly. Instead of turning up the heat, put on another layer of clothing.
- Wear a hat – Your mom may have said that you lose 80 per cent of your body heat through your head, but that’s not actually true. If you’re otherwise clothed, you’ll lose heat from any surface that’s exposed. So put on your hat, even if you’re inside.
- Switch between hot and cold water in the shower – Hot showers immediately warm you up, but cold showers improve blood circulation between your skin and organs, they are also correlated with a stronger immune system
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