21 January 2022 Weather Advisory: Western Cape and Namaqua
Please find included the Weather Advisory for the Western Cape and Namaquland Region.
| Alert Level | Affected Municipalities | Valid From (SAST) | Valid To (SAST) |
| Advisory | Beaufort West, Bergrivier, Breede Valley, Cederberg, City of Cape Town, Drakenstein, Hantam, Kamiesberg, Kannaland, Karoo Hoogland, Laingsburg, Langeberg, Matzikama, Nama Khoi, Oudtshoorn, Prince Albert, Stellenbosch, Swartland, Theewaterskloof, Witzenberg | 21/01/22 06h00 | 23/01/22 00h00 |
Discussion: Very hot to extremely hot conditions will result from predominantly light northerly wind flow over the interior of the Western and the Northern Cape Provinces.Temperatures are expected to reach up to 39 degrees Celsius on Thursday and at least 40 degrees Celsius on Friday and Saturday over the interior of the West Coast, Cape Winelands, southern high ground of Namakwa District (N.Cape), Central and Little Karoo. These persistent high temperatures might result in heat wave conditions in some places.
Impact: In an extreme hot environment, the most serious health and safety concern is heat stroke. Heat stroke can be fatal if medical attention is not available immediately.
Instruction: Avoid prolonged direct exposure to the sun as far as possible and drink plenty of water. Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated. Never leave kids in the car unattended. Make sure your animals have access to enough water.
Report any weather related incidents to the Garden Route Disaster Management Centre at: 044 805 5071.
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