{"id":139570,"date":"2016-11-29T09:21:58","date_gmt":"2016-11-29T07:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=139570"},"modified":"2016-11-29T15:35:15","modified_gmt":"2016-11-29T13:35:15","slug":"warning-heatwave-hits-gauteng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2016\/11\/29\/warning-heatwave-hits-gauteng\/","title":{"rendered":"Warning – Heatwave hits Gauteng"},"content":{"rendered":"

The South African Weather Service<\/a> is warning of a heatwave which will hit Gauteng today.<\/p>\n

Gauteng residents can expect temperatures to reach highs of 34 degrees today, and remain in the mid-thirties through to next week, with showers and thundershowers predicted for the weekend.<\/p>

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Forecasters predict that the high pressure system coming in from the North West, will hit the northern parts of Johannesburg, and areas including Soshanguve and Hamanskraal will be most affected.<\/p>\n

In addition to the heatwave warning the weather service has warned of potential veld fires, which could be attributed to the hot and dry weather conditions.<\/p>

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To protect your health during these hot temperatures, remember to keep cool and drink plenty of liquids, and stay out of the sun as much as possible.<\/p>\n

Heatstroke and dehydration are a serious risk for both animals and humans during this time.<\/p>\n

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