The SA Weather Services (SAWS) warned that HEATWAVE circumstances, winds, and veld fires are expected on Sunday in these areas in South Africa.

MORE HEAT, WINDS, AND VELD FIRES ARE EXPECTED ON SUNDAY

According to the SAWS, the circumstances are expected till midnight on Sunday.

These areas will probably be affected by the HEATWAVE circumstances:

• Dawid Kruiper – Twee Rivieren / Twee Rivieren
• Dawid Kruiper – Upington / Upington
• Tsantsabane / Postmasburg
• Joe Morolong / Hotazel
• Kai !Garib / Augrabies Falls
• Tsantsabane / Postmasburg
• Dikgatlong / Barkly West
• Magareng / Warrenton
• Kgatelopele / Daniëlskuil
• !Kheis / Groblershoop
• Siyancuma / Griquastad
• Tokologo / Tokologo/Dealesville
• Masilonyana / Brandfort
• Maluti a Phofung / Van Reenen
• Mantsopa / Ladybrand
• Mangaung / Bloemfontein Airport
• Letsemeng / Koffiefontein
• Siyathemba / Prieska
• Khâi-Ma / Pofadder
• Nama Khoi / Springbok
• Kareeberg / VanWyksvlei

It warned that extended publicity to noon solar poses well being dangers reminiscent of dehydration and heatstroke.

“Stay hydrated. Seek shades/shelter. Work early morning and late afternoon, and avoid midday sun exposure.”

A LEVEL 1 WARNING FOR DAMAGING WAVES WAS ISSUED

A degree 1 warning for damaging waves was additionally issued for Sunday for these areas:

• M_Richtersveld / Port Nolloth
• 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_City of Cape city / Cape Point
• M_Overstrand / Hermanus
• M_Cape Agulhas / Cape Agulhas 1

“Localised disruption to beachfront activities is possible. Coastal users and anglers on low-lying rocks are at risk of being caught off guard by high-energy waves and swept off to sea. Furthermore, small vessels and personal watercraft (kayaks) are at risk of taking on water and capsizing in a locality.”

SAWS

The SAWS warned the general public to pay attention to giant, unpredictable waves alongside the coast.

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LARGE UNPREDICTABLE WAVES ARE EXPECTED ALONG THE COAST

“Small vessels are advised to seek shelter in harbours, bays, or inlets.”

Lastly, a warning for veld fireplace circumstances was additionally issued for Sunday.

• Dawid Kruiper – Twee Rivieren / Twee Rivieren
• Dawid Kruiper – Upington / Upington
• Joe Morolong / Hotazel
• Tsantsabane / Postmasburg
• Ga-Segonyana / Kuruman
• Dikgatlong / Barkly West
• Kai !Garib / Augrabies Falls
• !Kheis / Groblershoop
• Siyancuma / Griquastad
• Letsemeng / Koffiefontein
• Mangaung / Bloemfontein Airport
• Kopanong / Fauresmith
• Mohokare / Aliwal North
• Renosterberg / Petrusville
• Thembelihle / Hopetown
• Siyathemba / Prieska
• Hantam / Calvinia
• Nama Khoi / Springbok
• Kamiesberg / Garies

The SAWS mentioned circumstances are such that the FDI index is above 75.

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VELD FIRES ARE ALSO EXPECTED IN SEVERAL AREAS OF SA

“Under these conditions, fires may develop and spread rapidly, damaging property and possibly losing human and/or animal life.”

SAWS

It warned that fireside groups must be on standby.

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