MORE heat for SA provinces?
More heat could be on the way for South Africa’s provinces, according to the SA Weather Service. Here’s what to do in the heat.
More heat could be predicted for some of South Africa’s provinces, according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS). Heatwaves have hit the country this week, leading to rising temperatures and an almost national warning against the heatwave in most of the country’s provinces.
Could there be MORE rising temperatures on the way for the rest of the week?
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Here’s what the SA Weather Service has to say about the heat and what the rest of the week could have in store.
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MORE HEAT FOR SA PROVINCES
According to the South African Weather Services (SAWS), more heat could be predicted for South Africa’s provinces as the country undergoes a heatwave.
Heatwaves are defined as rising temperatures that last for at least two to three days.
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The recent rising temperatures in South Africa could be expected to last until at least FRIDAY, according to reports from the SAWS.
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Some of the affected provinces include Gauteng, North-West and Kwazulu-Natal. Other provinces have also reported rising temperatures.
BRACING FOR HEAT
According to Healthline, heatstroke is one of the most common medical conditions that can be associated with high temperatures.
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Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, headache and severe dehydration.
If you are exposed to a heatwave, try to stay out of direct sunlight and stay hydrated faster than you can sweat out the fluid.
Yes, it can be dangerous!
CHECK THE TEMPERATURE
Monitor the atmospheric temperature with websites like Accuweather so that you’re always aware of rising (or falling) temperatures. Weather reports are also available on The South African website!
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