Extreme heat conditions expected this weekend

Temperatures are expected to rise above 30 degrees Celsius and are likely to continue over the weekend.

⚠️ALERT: FIRST HEATWAVE CONFIRMED! The SA Weather Service has issued an advisory for HEATWAVE conditions with PERSISTENTLY HIGH TEMPERATURES in GAUTENG UNTIL AT LEAST SUNDAY!

— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) October 17, 2019

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⚠️ALERT: HEATWAVE CONDITIONS in GAUTENG on FRIDAY AFTERNOON with HIGHEST POST-WINTER TEMPERATURES expected!!!

Joburg 34°C
Vereeniging 35°C
🔥Pretoria 36°C

💡DYK: Heatwave declared when temps are 5°C or more above the average for the hottest month of the year, for 3 or more days

— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) October 17, 2019

Residents are advised to keep hydrated, avoid excessive outdoor activities and stay in cooler places.

🔥🔥 HEATWAVE TIPS 🔥🔥

DRINK:
🚰Lots of water

EAT:
🥗🍉Cold foods

AVOID:
🍷Alcohol (yes, it dehydrates you)
☕️Coffee (“)
🌶Spicy food (“)

WEAR:
🛡Sunscreen
🕶Shades
🧢Hat
👚Light colours
👗Loose-fitting clothes

SEEK:
⛱Shade
🏡Shelter

TAKE:
🚿 Short, cold showers

— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) October 18, 2019

🔥HEATWAVE🔥
Friday⛅️14|34°C☂️15%
Saturday🌤15|35°C☂️10%
Sunday🌤16|36°C
Monday🌤16|35°C#JHBWeather

🔥HEATWAVE🔥
Friday⛅️16|36°C☂️21%
Saturday🌤17|37°C☂️10%
Sunday🌤18|38°C
Monday🌤18|37°C#PTAWeather

— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) October 17, 2019