High temperatures expected to continue till tomorrow
The hot weather conditions are expected to cool down after Tuesday, December 5.
Pretorians can expect the heat to continue until Tuesday (December 5), after the weather service announced another heatwave over parts of Gauteng.
The SA weather service (Saws) issued the heatwave advisory from yesterday (December 3) up until tomorrow (December 5). The conditions are expected to affect the south-western parts of Limpopo, north-eastern parts of Northern Cape, and the Free State.
“The heatwave is expected to affect areas in Gauteng but we predict that after tomorrow it will begin to dissipate,” said Saws forecaster, Lehlohonolo Thobela.
Temperatures in Tshwane are expected to peak at 34º C today and 33º C tomorrow.
Saws advises residents to:
– Stay hydrated (drink water)
– Limit outdoor activity (especially during the hottest time of the day)
– Wear loose clothing
– Remain in the shade if possible
– Keep an eye on vulnerable individuals, do not leave children or animals in parked vehicles
– Avoid strenuous physical activity if you can
– Move to the coolest room in the home, especially at night
ER24 also offers the following tips:
– Take it easy and don’t overexert yourself
– Only go outside during the coolest time of the day, usually early in the morning and evening.
– When outside, seek out shade.
– Wear loose, lightweight clothing.
– Take cool showers.
– Learn to recognise the signs of heat stroke, which include headache, nausea, dizziness, and fatigue.
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