{"id":148630,"date":"2017-04-06T09:03:59","date_gmt":"2017-04-06T07:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=148630"},"modified":"2017-04-06T15:38:01","modified_gmt":"2017-04-06T13:38:01","slug":"warning-strong-winds-severe-thunderstorms-hit-gauteng-afternoon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2017\/04\/06\/warning-strong-winds-severe-thunderstorms-hit-gauteng-afternoon\/","title":{"rendered":"Warning: Strong winds and severe thunderstorms to hit Gauteng this afternoon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Strong winds and severe thunderstorms are set to hit Gauteng this afternoon, between 2pm and 6pm.<\/p>\n<p>This is according to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.weathersa.co.za\/warnings?region=rsa\">South African Weather Service<\/a>, who released the warning this morning as a severe weather watch, which is an alert calling for preparedness to weather hazards that will most likely occur within one to three days and that could lead to disruptive and disastrous conditions.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>The following warnings were issued:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Damaging Winds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Strong winds are expected in parts of Gauteng from today, mainly during the afternoon.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"report-event\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"eventname\">Severe Thunderstorms:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"eventreport\">Severe thunderstorms have been predicted for parts of Gauteng today and tomorrow.<\/div>\n<div class=\"eventreport\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"eventreport\">Residents are urged to take the necessary precautions when travelling and are encouraged to reduce speed and increase their following distances when driving.<\/div>\n<div class=\"eventreport\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"eventreport\">Headlights should also be kept on at all times to increase visibility.<\/div>\n<div class=\"eventreport\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"eventreport\">Residents should also ensure that they shelter their pets.<\/div>\n<div class=\"eventreport\">\n<div class=\"eventreport\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"eventreport\"><strong>Other articles you may be interested in:<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eventreport\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"eventreport\"><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><\/div>\n<div class=\"eventreport\">\n<div class=\"eventreport\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"eventreport\"><a href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/101729\/heatwaves-affect-animals-too\/\" target=\"_blank\">Heatwaves affect animals too<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-below-post-content\">\n<div class='tenancy_slot tenancy_slot_1 jannah_ad' style='display: none;' 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