Heatwave expected in several parts of South Australia on Sunday
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) conditions are forecast for these parts of South Africa on Sunday.
Heatwave expected on Sunday
According to SAWS, conditions are expected to persist until midnight on Sunday in the Northern Cape, Western Cape, Free State and Eastern Cape.
These areas will be affected by heatwave conditions:
- Dawid Kruiper – Twee Rivieren / Twee Rivieren
- Dawid Kruiper – Upington / Upington
- Tsantsabane / Postmasburg
- Joe Morolon/Hotazel
- Kai! Garib / Augrabies Falls
- Tsantsabane / Postmasburg
- Dikgatlong / Buckley West
- Magallon/Warrenton
- Kgatelopele / Daniëlskuil
- !Kheis/Groblershoop
- Syan Cooma/Griquastad
- Tokologo / Tokologo/Dealesville
- Masilonyana / Branford
- Maluti a Phofung / Van Reenen
- Mansopa/Leadbrand
- Mount Gaon/Bloemfontein Airport
- Letsemeng / Koffiefontein
- Siyathemba/Pleska
- Khâi-Ma / Pofadder
- Nama Khoi / Springbok
- Kareeberg / VanWyksvlei
It warns that prolonged exposure to the midday sun carries health risks including dehydration and heat stroke.
“Stay hydrated. Seek shade/shelter. Work early morning and late afternoon to avoid midday sun.”
Level 1 warning issued for damaging surf
A level 1 warning for damaging surf was also issued for these areas on Sunday:
- M_Richtersveld / Nollos Harbor
- M_Nama Khoi / Kleinzee
- M_Kamiesberg / Hondeklip Bay
- M_Matzikama / Strandfontein
- M_Cederberg / Lamberts Bay
- M_Saldanha Bay / Saldanha Bay
- M_Table Bay / Table Bay
- M_Cape Town / Cape Point
- M_Overstrand / Hermanus
- M_Cape Agulhas / Cape Agulhas 1
“Localized disruption to coastal activity is possible. Coastal users and anglers on low-lying rocks risk being caught off guard by high-energy waves and drawn out to sea. Additionally, there is local water ingress for small boats and personal watercraft (kayaks) and the risk of overturning.”
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SAWS warns the public of unpredictable large waves in coastal areas.
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Unpredictable large waves are expected along the coast
“Small craft are advised to seek shelter in harbours, bays or inlets.”
Finally, a grassland fire condition warning was issued on Sunday.
- Dawid Kruiper – Twee Rivieren / Twee Rivieren
- Dawid Kruiper – Upington / Upington
- Joe Morolon/Hotazel
- Tsantsabane / Postmasburg
- Ga-Segonyana / Kuruman
- Dikgatlong / Buckley West
- Kai! Garib / Augrabies Falls
- !Kheis/Groblershoop
- Syan Cooma/Griquastad
- Letsemeng / Koffiefontein
- Mount Gaon/Bloemfontein Airport
- Copanon/Fauresmith
- Mohokare / Aliwal North
- Reynoldsberg / Petruswil
- Thembelihle/Hope Town
- Siyathemba/Pleska
- Hantam/Calvinia
- Nama Khoi / Springbok
- Carmisburg/Garys
SAWS said the FDI index was above 75.
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VELD fires also expected in several areas of SA
“Under these conditions, fires can develop and spread rapidly, damaging property and possibly killing humans and/or animals.”
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It warned that fire brigades should be on standby.
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