{"id":143662,"date":"2017-02-06T14:25:59","date_gmt":"2017-02-06T12:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=143662"},"modified":"2017-02-06T15:58:01","modified_gmt":"2017-02-06T13:58:01","slug":"south-african-weather-service-warns-of-heavy-rains-in-parts-of-gauteng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2017\/02\/06\/south-african-weather-service-warns-of-heavy-rains-in-parts-of-gauteng\/","title":{"rendered":"South African Weather Service warns of heavy rains in parts of Gauteng"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As clouds begin to gather once again over Germiston the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.weathersa.co.za\/warnings?region=rsa\" target=\"_blank\"> South African Weather Service<\/a> has asked residents to be prepared for heavy rain.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the warning of heavy rains, over the central and southern parts of Gauteng, the service warned of severe thunderstorms and high discomfort values.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>The warnings in more detail:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Heavy rain<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These heavy rains may lead to flash floods over the central and southern parts of Gauteng.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Severe thunderstorms<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Severe thunderstorms with the possibility of heavy downpours, localised flooding and hail are expected in parts of Gauteng, with special focus over the central and southern parts of Gauteng.<\/p>\n<p>These storms are expected to hit the province in the afternoon.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>High discomfort values<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hot and humid weather will result in extremely uncomfortable conditions over Gauteng for the rest of the week heading into the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Temperatures are expected to remain in the high twenties to low thirties for the rest of the week.<\/p>\n<p>Residents are urged to take precautions when in the sun and are reminded to keep themselves and their pets hydrated and cool.<\/p>\n<p>Motorists are reminded to take the necessary precautions when travelling in wet weather.<\/p>\n<p>They are encouraged to reduce speed and increase their following distances and headlights should be kept on at all times to increase visibility.<\/p>\n<p>Residents should also ensure that they shelter their pets.<\/p>\n<div class=\"eventreport\">\n<p><strong>Reminder \u2013 The community can call the following emergency numbers for assistance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10177 (toll free line)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 112 (cellphone)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0 011 458-0911 (Life Threatening Emergency Line)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 086 054 3000 (Services Emergency Line)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Other articles you may be interested in:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/136627\/tips-to-help-you-prepare-for-severe-weather\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tips to help you prepare for severe weather<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/116006\/beware-of-flash-floods-heavy-rain\/\" target=\"_blank\">Beware of flash floods, heavy rain<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"stream-item stream-item-below-post-content\">\n<div class='tenancy_slot tenancy_slot_1 jannah_ad' style='display: none;' data-query-id='75cf5b06aebd30dc8bb838abfb6bb6a6'><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There could be heavy rain today so be sure to take the necessary precautions. 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