{"id":113174,"date":"2016-02-10T09:59:13","date_gmt":"2016-02-10T07:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=113174"},"modified":"2016-02-10T13:03:17","modified_gmt":"2016-02-10T11:03:17","slug":"severe-thunderstorms-predicted-by-weather-service-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2016\/02\/10\/severe-thunderstorms-predicted-by-weather-service-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Severe thunderstorms predicted by weather service"},"content":{"rendered":"

The South African Weather Service<\/a> has released a warning of severe thunderstorms.<\/p>\n

This is the second\u00a0consecutive day of severe thunderstorms\u00a0warnings.<\/p>

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Severe thunderstorms (between 2pm\u00a0and 8pm) with possible large hail and damaging winds have been predicted.<\/div>\n
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This is in addition to warnings of potential veld fires, extreme heat (in the North of Gauteng) and high discomfort levels.<\/div>\n
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Community members are urged to take the necessary precautions.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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When travelling by car in wet weather remember to reduce your speed, keep your lights on and increase and maintain a safe following distance.<\/p>\n

Vehicles and animals should also have appropriate shelter during this time.<\/p>

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Other articles you may be interested in:<\/strong><\/div>\n
Be cautious in the sun as heatwave hits Gauteng<\/a><\/div>\n
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Children must be watched carefully in heatwave conditions<\/a><\/p>\n

Heatwaves affect animals too<\/a><\/p>\n

Take heed of these heatwave tips<\/a><\/p>\n

Ensure your animals have adequate protection from the sun<\/a><\/p>\n

Weather service warns of localised flooding\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>

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