Be warned – HEAT advisory issued for TODAY in these parts of SA
The SA Weather Services has issued a HEAT advisory for TODAY in these parts of the country. Here is more information.
A HEAT advisory was issued for TODAY in these parts of the country.
BE WARNED – MAKE SURE YOU AND YOUR PETS ARE SAFE IN THE HEAT
The SA Weather Service (SAWS) warned that when the temperature is extremely high, human’s ability to cool their bodies through sweating is reduced.
“This can be a real threat that leads to hypothermia. People and animals can get heat exhaustion, heat stroke, faintness, dry skin and dehydration.”
SAWS
These areas will be affected by the head conditions:
- Beaufort West
- Oudtshoorn
- Laingsburg
- Prince Albert
The SAWS furthermore advised to avoid prolonged direct exposure to the sun as far as possible and drink plenty of water.
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“Under these conditions, fires may develop and spread rapidly, resulting in damage to property and possible loss of human and/or animal life.”
THESE AREAS MIGHT BE AFFECTED BY VELD FIRES
These areas might be affected by veld fires:
- Khâi-Ma / Pofadder
- Hantam / Calvinia
- Karoo Hoogland / Sutherland
- Beaufort West
- Laingsburg
- Prince Albert
The SAWS urged the public that fire teams, labour and equipment should be placed on stand-by.
“A first sign of smoke, every possible measure should be taken in order to bring the fire under control in the shortest possible time.”
SAWS
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