17 January 2022 Impact Based Weather Warnings for Western Cape and Namaqua: Veld Fire Conditions
Impact Based Weather Warnings for Western Cape and Namaqua: Veld Fire Conditions
17 January 2022
Hazard | Affected Municipalities | Valid from (SAST) | Valid to (SAST) |
Veld Fire Conditions | Beaufort West, Kannaland, Karoo Hoogland, Laingsburg, Oudtshoorn, Prince Albert and Swellendam | 18/01/22 10h00 | 18/01/22 18h00 |
Discussion: The warm temperatures, dry conditions and strong winds could result in the development of runaway and veld/bush fires.
Impact: Conditions are such that the FDI index is above 75. Under these conditions, fires may develop and spread rapidly resulting in damage to property and possible loss of human and/or animal life.
Instruction: Fireteams, labour and equipment are to be placed on stand-by. At first sign of smoke, every possible measure should be taken in order to bring the fire under control in the shortest possible time.
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