Level 4 warning for disruptive rain in Tshwane
SA Weather Services warn of possible flooding and poor driving conditions as we head into a rainy week.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a level 4 warning for disruptive rain over Pretoria.
A level 4 warning is given to weather events with a slight likelihood of significant impact.
SAWS said that the disruptive rain could come with flooding in low-lying bridges and settlements with possible damage to bridges.
Poor driving conditions with pooling or flooding at low-lying sections of road necessitate caution from motorists.
Monday will kick off the cooler week with a maximum of 26°C and a 60% chance of showers and thundershowers just after midday.
Moderate winds are expected, with moderate chances of rain continuing into the night.
Tuesday is also expected to reach 26°C with a 60% chance of rain with scattered showers and thundershowers throughout the day.
Wednesday will reach a slightly warmer 28°C with a 60% chance of rain showers throughout the day.
Thursday will reach 26°C with showers and thundershowers predicted throughout.
Friday will see a lower 30% chance of rain throughout the day reaching 26°C, before a rainy weekend with a 60% chance of showers and thundershowers predicted for Saturday before Sunday begins to dry up.
MasterDrive CEO Eugene Herber offered these safety tips for driving in wet weather:
– Turn on your headlights.
– Adjust your speed to conditions. This includes reducing your speed if other vehicles have reduced their speed.
– Leave larger following distances so there is more time to respond if something goes wrong.
– Give yourself more time to stop or to go around corners.
– Reduced speed is the best way to reduce the chances of sliding out of control.
– If your car is sliding, slowly lift your foot from the accelerator but do not brake hard or move your steering wheel violently.
– If you start to skid, don’t slam on the brakes. Continue steering in the direction you want to go and do not make any harsh adjustments.
– If the downpour becomes extreme, pull over at a petrol station or another safe place.
– Where possible, drive in the middle of a road where the water is at its lowest.
– Never drive through fast-flowing water, it is very difficult to judge its depth.
– Once you are through the water, lightly touch your brakes a few times to dry them off.
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