WEATHER ALERT: Durbanites, prepare for a sizzling hot Friday

This Friday, 18 January, will be a scorcher for Durbanites with max temperatures ranging from 32°C to 35°C, according to weather sites.

Temperatures are predicted to drop that evening and see a few showers pass. Saturday is predicted to be a much cooler day with rain predicted.

Durbanites, remember:

• To drink a lot of fluids (especially water).
• To not physically exert yourself to the extent that could result in heat exhaustion.
• Load on the deo (or powder) to keep excessive sweat at bay.
• Optimise your fans and windows (draping your open windows during the day may keep the inside of your home cooler than if you let the sun beat in all day long).
• Keep food cool and avoid using the oven.
• Apply ice or a cool wet facecloth to your body’s best cooling points (neck, wrists, ankles, feet) to naturally cool down your body.

However hot, don’t forget: Why you should switch off the aircon this summer

Tips for driving during hot summer months, by DriveSafely:

• Keep your car’s interior cool.
• Check your fluids often.
• Check your hoses and belts often.
• If you have an old battery, look to replace it soon.
• Keep an eye on your tyre pressure.
• Stick to the highways if you can, rather than taking side streets.
• Always choose to walk further from a shady parking, that walking a short distance from a car parked in the blazing sun.

Appropriate: Ensure your vehicle does not overheat 

Here is a detailed weekend weather forecast by Accuweather, where through weather predicted from Thursday, 17 January until Sunday, 20 January is shown.

Thursday

Day: A blend of sun and clouds; no rain

28°HI
RealFeel® 34°
Precipitation 24%
Winds from the NE 15 km/h, Gusts: 26 km/h
Max UV Index: 12 (Extreme)
Thunderstorms: 24%
Precipitation: 0 mm
Rain: 0 mm
Snow: 0 CM
Ice: 0 mm
Hours of Precipitation: 0 hrs
Hours of Rain: 0 hrs

Night: Clear to partly cloudy; very humid

24°LO
RealFeel® 27°
Precipitation 9%
Winds from the NE 17 km/h, Gusts: 26 km/h
Max UV Index: N/A
Thunderstorms: 24%
Precipitation: 0 mm
Rain: 0 mm
Snow: 0 CM
Ice: 0 mm
Hours of Precipitation: 0 hrs
Hours of Rain: 0 hrs

Friday

Day: Very hot, humid 

32°HI
RealFeel® 37°
Precipitation 0%
Winds from the NE 20 km/h, Gusts: 32 km/h
Max UV Index: 12 (Extreme)
Thunderstorms: 24%
Precipitation: 0 mm
Rain: 0 mm
Snow: 0 CM
Ice: 0 mm
Hours of Precipitation: 0 hrs
Hours of Rain: 0 hrs

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Night: Mostly cloudy, a passing shower

22°LO
RealFeel® 21°
Precipitation 55%
Winds from the SSE 20 km/h, Gusts: 35 km/h
Max UV Index: N/A
Thunderstorms: 29%
Precipitation: 1 mm
Rain: 1 mm
Snow: 0 CM
Ice: 0 mm
Hours of Precipitation: 1 hrs
Hours of Rain: 1 hrs

Saturday

Day: Much cooler – Mainly cloudy, breezy; afternoon showers

23°HI
RealFeel® 22°
Precipitation 79%
Winds from the SSW 26 km/h, Gusts: 37 km/h
Max UV Index: 3 (Moderate)
Thunderstorms: 20%
Precipitation: 5 mm
Rain: 5 mm
Snow: 0 CM
Ice: 0 mm
Hours of Precipitation: 3.5 hrs
Hours of Rain: 3.5 hrs

Night: Considerable cloudiness, occasional rain late

19°LO
RealFeel® 16°
Precipitation 75%
Winds from the SSW 17 km/h, Gusts: 30 km/h
Max UV Index: N/A
Thunderstorms: 0%
Precipitation: 8 mm
Rain: 8 mm
Snow: 0 CM
Ice: 0 mm
Hours of Precipitation: 5 hrs
Hours of Rain: 5 hrs

Sunday

Day: Intervals of clouds and sunshine, a shower

24°HI
RealFeel® 27°
Precipitation 55%
Winds from the S 11 km/h, Gusts: 18 km/h
Max UV Index: 12 (Extreme)
Thunderstorms: 20%
Precipitation: 1 mm
Rain: 1 mm
Snow: 0 CM
Ice: 0 mm
Hours of Precipitation: 1 hrs
Hours of Rain: 1 hrs

Night: A stray shower in the evening; otherwise, partly cloudy

19°LO
RealFeel® 18°
Precipitation 40%
Winds from the SSW 7 km/h, Gusts: 15 km/h
Max UV Index: N/A
Thunderstorms: 20%
Precipitation: 0 mm
Rain: 0 mm
Snow: 0 CM
Ice: 0 mm
Hours of Precipitation: 0.5 hrs
Hours of Rain: 0.5 hrs

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