{"id":170065,"date":"2018-01-09T14:49:32","date_gmt":"2018-01-09T12:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=170065"},"modified":"2018-01-10T14:31:27","modified_gmt":"2018-01-10T12:31:27","slug":"prepared-severe-thunderstorms-heavy-rainfall-hot-weather-says-sa-weather-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2018\/01\/09\/prepared-severe-thunderstorms-heavy-rainfall-hot-weather-says-sa-weather-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Be prepared for severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and hot weather \u2013 says SA Weather Service"},"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\u00a0severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and hot weather.<\/p>\n<p>The service 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, localised flooding and hail are expected in parts of Gauteng.<\/p>\n<p>These storms are expected to hit the province between noon and 11pm.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4 class=\"eventname\">Damaging Winds<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Strong winds are expected in places in Gauteng from Wednesday (tomorrow) mainly during 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<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\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 href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-admin\/germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za\">germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"mailto:leighh@caxton.co.za\">leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Remember to visit the Germiston City 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