After a week of warming temperatures, Pretoria residents are warned to expect low temperatures over the weekend and the coming week, as a cold front is set to hit the city.
Saturday will be windy with low of 9degC and a high of 28degC.
On Sunday, the lowest temperature will plummet to 4degC and the high will be 19degC.
Monday will see a low of 5degC and a high of 18degC.
Tuesday will be sunny with a low of 5degC and a high of 19degC.
Things will warm up slightly on Wednesday, which will be sunny with a low of 7degC and a high of 23degC.
Thursday will likewise by sunny with a low of 9degC and a high of 24degC.
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Friday will be partly cloudy with a low of 7degC and a high of 21degC.
With higher temperatures comes the increased risk of house fires and rhe SAPS urges residents to exercise caution when heating their homes.
They have the following safety tips for using heating appliances in the house:
– Keep your heater away from any flammable or combustible materials.
– Remember to switch off the heater when nobody is home or at the office.
– When using a fuel-fired heater in an enclosed area, leave a window or door partially open to allow fresh air to enter.
– Never take a gas fire or kerosene heater into a confined space as the results could be deadly.
– Do not leave heating appliances unattended, especially around young children.
– Ensure that previously lit objects (like cigarette butts or coals) are completely “dead” before disposing of them.
– Make sure your home has no Illegal and faulty electric cables as these can also lead to the outbreak of a house fire.
– Lastly they urge residents to ensure they have functioning fire extinguishers at home.
To keep abreast of the latest weather forecasts and a more detailed overview of the weather, visit weathersa.co.za
Also read: Safety tips while using gas appliances
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