More rain expected this week

Scattered showers and thundershowers are expected throughout the week for Gauteng, according to the SA Weather Service.

Pretoria will be cloudy and cool on Monday with a 30% chance of rain, said forecaster Puseletso Mofokeng.

“Tomorrow we are predicting a 30% of scattered showers with temperatures reaching 26°C,” he said.

“For Wednesday and Thursday, we are expecting afternoon thunderstorms.”

Mofokeng said Friday will see 30-60% chances of isolated thunderstorms across the province.

Here are some tips to take the stress (if at all possible) out of wet weather driving.

• Most importantly, slow down immediately once it starts to rain.

• Switch on your headlights, not your parking lights. It is shocking to see how many people do not do this.

• Ensure your windscreen is clean.

• Allow the rain to wash the dust off your windscreen before you switch the wipers on.

• Increase the following distance between you and the vehicle ahead of you.

• Wet weather creates foggy windows and side mirrors – use the vehicle’s demister/air con to clear this.

• Be mindful of wet patches of water – these may hide potholes and result in the vehicle’s wheels aquaplaning. This happens when the treads on the tyres are not able to channel water away; the tyre lifts up and looses its grip from the road.

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