Cold weekend ahead for Pretoria – SAWS
Residents are urged to keep warm this weekend as there’s a 30% chance of rain expected and cool to cold temperatures throughout.
Pretoria residents can look forward to a cold weekend ahead, according to the SA Weather Services (SAWS).
SAWS also predicted that there will be a 30% chance of rain later on Friday, May 19.
Weather forecaster Vanetia Phakula said temperatures could reach a high of 19°C on Friday.
“Friday will start in the cool temperatures but later will have some rain showers with a minimum of 12°C,” said Phakula.
Msimanga said on Saturday temperatures were expected to go from a minimum of 12°C to 17°C with no rain expected.
“Sunday no rain is expected, temperatures also with the very low 12°C and a maximum of 20°C.”
Phakula urged residents to keep themselves warm as the weekend will be partly cloudy with no rain expected but it will be a cold one.
HOW TO KEEP YOURSELF WARM DURING THIS WEEKEND
Layers: Wearing lots of layers rather than one thick piece of clothing will help to trap your body heat and keep you warmer. Thermal underwear and clothing, and hot water bottles are inexpensive ways to stay warmer for longer. You can also keep your feet warm with thick socks and slippers.
Food and drink: Make sure you eat healthily and drink plenty of hot drinks throughout the day. Avoid alcohol – it prevents your blood vessels from constricting and you’ll begin to lose body heat.
Movement: Move around and keep as active as possible. This will help boost your circulation and keep you warm.
Heating one room during the day can keep the cost of your energy bill down.
Open your curtains during the day – the sun still provides warmth, even in the winter months. Make sure you close them as soon as the sun sets to keep the warm air in. Investing in thicker curtains, or thermal curtain liners, will help keep the cold air out and prevent heat loss.
Move furniture away from external walls: Sitting with your back against an internal wall will instantly feel a lot warmer.
Insulate your floor with rugs: If you don’t have carpets, put down plenty of rugs. Hardwood or laminated floors are a lot colder than carpeted areas.
Avoid condensation on windows: With the windows closed, condensation can quickly build and can eventually turn into mould. This can be harmful to your lungs. Make sure you turn your extractor fans on in the bathroom and kitchen and wipe down your windows at regular intervals.
As with any room, exclude any draughts, close the windows when it’s cold and put down rugs to insulate the floor.
Bedding: Use extra blankets, or buy fleece bedding if you can. These materials trap body heat and are better insulators than cotton. Using thicker duvets will also provide warmth.
Electric or weighted blankets: An electric blanket is a lot cheaper to run than a heater and provides a constant source of heat throughout the night. Weighted blankets are also very comforting and don’t let draughty air into the bed.
Toasty pyjamas: Wearing fleece or flannel pyjamas will go a long way to keeping you warm as they trap the heat. Bed socks will also help you sleep.
Hot water bottle: Cost-effective and long-lasting, a hot water bottle will provide a safe source of warmth throughout the night.
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