THE South African Weather Services (Saws) have announced a Level 4 weather warning for heavy winds for today (September 4) with extended forecast for the weekend showing a lot of cool temperatures and rain.

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Level 4 warning impact

• Major build-up of sand on coastal routes.
• Damage to settlements and infrastructure.
• Disruption of small harbours or port for a short period of time.
• Some transport routes and travel services affected by wind or falling trees.
• Injuries and danger to life due to flying debris.
• Problems for high-sided vehicles on prone routes e.g. due to cross winds on exposed high level roads/bridges.

Weather for this weekend

• Friday (September 4) – A cloudy day with a high of 20°C and a low of 16°C with 20% chance of precipitation and 83% humidity.
• Saturday (September 5) – A cloudy day with a high of 20°C and a low of 16°C with a 10% chance of precipitation and 72% humidity.
• Sunday (September 6) – A cloudy day with a high of 19°C and a low of 17°C with a 45% chance of precipitation and 86% humidity.

10 activities for cool and rainy weather

1. Family movie night: Cuddle up on the sofa with a blanket, a bowl of popcorn and your favourite film. Old or new, movie nights are a great way to get together and relax.
2. Have a bake off: Divide into groups and battle it out to produce the best cookies, cupcakes or whatever delectable dessert that meets your desires.
3. Play Pictionary: Let your creative side shine with a round of Pictionary. All you’ll need is a whiteboard or piece of paper, some markers and imagination.
4. Family game night: From the old board games and packs of cards to games created at home using household items, there are literally hundreds of ways to get competitive at home.
5. Host a scavenger hunt: Transform your home into a hunting ground with an at-home scavenger hunt.
6. Make friendship bracelets: A timeless activity which stimulates creativity and togetherness. You just need some colourful string, beads and imagination.
7. Make a blanket fort: Chairs, blankets, pillows are all you require to build your own den. Add in some fairy lights and books for a cozy reading nook or grab the snacks and game it up.
8. Turn chores into a game: Create a points system for chores and reward them — like choosing the next movie or a special treat. It’s a win-win: the house gets cleaned and the children feel good and entertained.
9. Put on a fashion show: Don your finest outfits and strut down your own runway and find out who is the most dashing person in the family.
10. Get artsy with crafts: Pull out the paint, paper, glue and glitter. From homemade cards to silly masks – arts and crafts allow children to unleash their creativity.

Saws is advising motorists to drive with caution for the cross winds and exposed areas as well as for the rain expected over the weekend.

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