{"id":162868,"date":"2017-10-04T10:02:41","date_gmt":"2017-10-04T08:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=162868"},"modified":"2017-10-04T14:29:47","modified_gmt":"2017-10-04T12:29:47","slug":"warning-severe-thunderstorms-damaging-winds-expected-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2017\/10\/04\/warning-severe-thunderstorms-damaging-winds-expected-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Warning \u2013 Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds could be expected today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.weathersa.co.za\/warnings?region=rsa\" target=\"_blank\">South African<\/a>\u00a0Weather Service has asked residents to be prepared for more thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and hot weather.<\/p>\n<p>The service this morning released the following warnings:<\/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 are predicted for Gauteng, between 2pm and 10pm today.<\/p>\n<p>The weather service has warned that these downpours could lead to possible flooding in parts of Johannesburg.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Damaging Winds<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Strong winds are expected in Gauteng from this afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>ALSO READ:<\/strong><\/span><\/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<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Motorists are reminded to take the necessary precautions when travelling.<\/p>\n<p>They are encouraged to reduce speed and increase their following distance 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<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a 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