WEATHER NOTICE: Cold snap creeps in this weekend
The South African Weather Services warns residents to brace for cold weather this coming weekend.
A drop in temperature and possible thunderstorms are expected in Gauteng from Friday (May 20).
According to the South African Weather Services, maximum temperatures across the interior of the country are not expected to exceed 14°C and residents are advised to plan for the cold weather. Weather conditions are expected to improve from Monday (May 23).
Alerts will be issued closer to the time for specific areas. Snowfall is expected in the Drakensberg mountains with low-lying areas in the Eastern Cape being hit the hardest with maximum temperatures not exceeding 8°C.
Updated information in this regard will regularly be available at www.weathersa.co.za as well as via the SA Weather Service Twitter account @SAWeatherServic
⚠️ Media Release: Cut-off low to bring cold and wet weather to large parts of South Africa from Thursday into the weekend (19-21 May 2022). pic.twitter.com/foN3bmacjg
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) May 17, 2022
Tips to keep warm over the weekend:
- Enjoy warm and hearty meals like homemade soups and curries.
- Get active and do some exercise, but don’t walk your dog when the pavement temperatures are very low.
- Keep all pets inside during the cold weather. If not able to bring into the home, ensure their sleeping space is protected from the wind and rain and provide additional bedding.
- Keep the cold air out of the house by using towels or other items to cover the gaps at the bottom of external doors.
Tips for keeping warm during load-shedding:
- If you have gas heaters, ensure the bottles are full.
- Keep an eye on the load-shedding schedule so you can plan when to cook meals, make flasks of hot tea and have a warm bath.
- If you have children, turn a possible cold and dark evening into a fun adventure by ‘camping’ indoors with a tent if you have one, use sleeping bags and tell funny stories to each other.
- Dress in layers which will trap body heat.
- Don’t use alcohol to keep warm.
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