The South African Weather Service has released a watch for the possibility of severe thunderstorms expected in Gauteng from this afternoon, 23 January continuing into the evening.
Watch:23/01/2020 14h00 TO:23/01/2020 23h00 Severe Thunderstorms- are expected in Gauteng from the afternoon today continuing into the evening (Thursday).
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) January 23, 2020
⚠️ ALERT: Conditions favourable for the POSSIBLE development of SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
????POTENTIAL THREATS:
•Heavy rain
•Damaging winds
•Hail????AREA: All of Gauteng
????WHEN: Thursday, 23 January 2020
⏰TIME: 2pm-11pm
— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) January 23, 2020
Here are some tips to keep you safe in rainy weather, ensuring you arrive at your destination safely:
• Ensure that your headlights and brake lights are working
• Check that your tyres are in good shape and condition
• Do not speed, and maintain a safe following distance to allow you to brake without struggling, should you be required to stop suddenly
• Buckle up every time, not only when it is raining
• Do not cross low-lying bridges, even if you think you can make it
• Slow down before entering standing water on the road as this may cause your car to slide without warning, and it may be deeper than it looks
• Avoid areas where there are known to be adverse conditions
• Concentrate on the road, not anything else such as electronic devices
• If you are going to an area known to have bad weather conditions, and there is a possibility you may be stuck for extended periods, remember to to take extra blankets and appropriate clothing, and ensure you have enough fuel for the journey.
