{"id":193068,"date":"2018-12-05T09:17:21","date_gmt":"2018-12-05T07:17:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=193068"},"modified":"2018-12-05T14:05:08","modified_gmt":"2018-12-05T12:05:08","slug":"warning-potential-veld-fires-severe-thunderstorms-damaging-winds-predicted-gauteng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2018\/12\/05\/warning-potential-veld-fires-severe-thunderstorms-damaging-winds-predicted-gauteng\/","title":{"rendered":"Warning &#8211; Potential veld fires, severe thunderstorms and damaging winds predicted for Gauteng"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The South African Weather Service today released a warning of potential\u00a0<a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"http:\/\/www.weathersa.co.za\/warnings?region=rsa\" target=\"_blank\">veld fires, severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and damaging winds<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The service\u2019s website explained that the hot and dry weather conditions, that are once again, gripping most of the\u00a0province\u00a0has led to an extremely high fire danger.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<h4><strong>ALSO READ:\u00a0<\/strong><a class=\"anchor_post\" 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><\/h4>\n<p>The service this morning released the following warnings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Severe Thunderstorms<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Severe thunderstorms with the possibility of large hail and damaging winds and reduced visibility expected in some areas of Gauteng.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Veld Fires<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Veld Fires may be expected in places in Gauteng due to the hot weather.<\/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<p>In addition residents are once again reminded that temperatures are set to hits highs of 35 today (Wednesday) and remain in the 30s until Friday.<\/p>\n<p>To protect your health during these hot temperatures, remember to keep cool, drink plenty of liquids and stay out of the sun as much as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Heatstroke and dehydration are a serious risk for both animals and humans during this time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Severe heat stroke or exhaustion signs or symptoms include the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Severe headache.<\/li>\n<li>Weakness or disorientation.<\/li>\n<li>Nausea or vomiting.<\/li>\n<li>Muscle cramps.<\/li>\n<li>Severe thirst.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"twenty_seventeen_advert_slider\">\n<div class=\"clearfix\">\u00a0Monitor people who have these symptoms.<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\">\n<h4>ALSO READ:\u00a0<a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/182403\/three-different-weather-alerts\/\" target=\"_blank\">Know your weather alerts<\/a><\/h4>\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\"><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 class=\"anchor_post\" 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