A storm with accompanying high winds and hail wreaked havoc in Pretoria on Saturday night.

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Residents took to social media to share photos and videos of the destruction. 

Meanwhile, the SA Weather Services (SAWS) issued a weather advisory for heatwave conditions on Sunday and warned of thunderstorms and rain.

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🌦️Weather outlook for tomorrow, 18 February 2024. Partly cloudy and and hot to warm with scattered to isolated showers and thunderstorms in the east. Otherwise, fine. #saws #WeatherUpdate #southafricanweather pic.twitter.com/pce1G6eOBr

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) February 17, 2024

“Heatwave conditions resulting in persistently high temperatures over and above the average maximum are expected in places over Gauteng until Saturday, but over the eastern parts of the North West province until Sunday.” 

🌡️Advisory: Heatwave conditions resulting in persistently high temperatures over and above the average maximum are expected in places over Gauteng until Saturday, but over the eastern parts of the North West province until Sunday.#saws #southafricanweather #weatheroutlook pic.twitter.com/fyTyIrGQVR

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) February 17, 2024

Here are some ways to stay cool: 

• Stay hydrated – When you’re hot and flushed, hydrating yourself is the first and foremost step to cooling down. 
• Take a cold shower or bath– Taking a cold shower or bath helps cool your body by lowering your core temperature. 
• Use cold washrags on your neck or wrists – Place a cold washrag or ice bag (packs) on your wrists or drape it around your neck to cool your body. These pulse points are areas where blood vessels are close to the skin, so you’ll cool down more quickly.
• Close your curtains or blinds – If you have windows that face the sun’s direction in the morning through afternoon, close the curtains or blinds over them to keep the sun from coming directly into the house and heating the inside.
• Enjoy frozen treats – Eating an ice pop or ice cream to cool down may temporarily help. But don’t go overboard on the sugar if you’re overheated or at risk of being overheated.

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