{"id":195101,"date":"2019-01-14T13:30:21","date_gmt":"2019-01-14T11:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=195101"},"modified":"2019-01-14T14:07:29","modified_gmt":"2019-01-14T12:07:29","slug":"weather-watch-hot-uncomfortable-weather-conditions-expected-hit-gauteng-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2019\/01\/14\/weather-watch-hot-uncomfortable-weather-conditions-expected-hit-gauteng-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Weather Watch \u2013 Hot and uncomfortable weather conditions expected to hit Gauteng this week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Gauteng residents can expect temperatures to remain in the high-20s to low-30s for most of the week heading into the weekend, with showers and thundershowers predicted for afternoons and evenings.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the hot and uncomfortable heat the weather service has stated this is not a heatwave, though heatwave warning have been issued in neighbouring provinces.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>The weather service further warned severe thunderstorms and of potential veld fires which could be attributed to the hot and dry weather conditions.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"http:\/\/www.weathersa.co.za\/warnings?region=rsa\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The South African Weather Service has warned of :<\/strong><\/a><\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"eventname\"><strong>Severe Thunderstorms<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"eventreport\">Severe thunderstorms with small amounts of hail, heavy downpours and strong winds are predicted for parts of Gauteng.<\/div>\n<div class=\"report-event\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"eventname\"><strong>Veld Fire Conditions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Veld fires are expected in places in Gauteng due to the hot weather.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"eventname\"><strong>High discomfort values<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"eventreport\">Hot and humid weather will result in extremely uncomfortable conditions over Gauteng.<\/div>\n<p>To protect your health during these hot temperatures, remember to keep cool and 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<h4>ALSO READ:\u00a0<a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/101829\/children-must-be-watched-carefully-in-heatwave-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\">Children must be watched carefully in heatwave conditions<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><strong>ER24 offers the following tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay well hydrated by drinking a lot of water.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a close eye on babies, the elderly and children. Ensure they stay well hydrated.<\/li>\n<li>Remember to ensure pets have a cool place to relax and cool clean water to drink.<\/li>\n<li>Try to stay out of direct sunlight.<\/li>\n<li>Wear the appropriate clothing and ensure you use sunscreen.<\/li>\n<li>Limit participation in outdoor activities. If you plan on participating in outdoor activities, ensure you rest and keep hydrated.<\/li>\n<li>If you are going to spend time in a pool, ensure your safety and that of children around you. Ensure that they are supervised while around and in the pool.<\/li>\n<li>Do not leave children and pets in a vehicle even with a window open.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>ALSO READ:\u00a0<a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/170080\/save-water-during-heatwave-metro-urges\/\" target=\"_blank\">Save water during heatwave, metro urges<\/a><\/h4>\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<p>Persisting symptoms should be taken seriously and medical assistance should be sought.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Hav<\/strong><strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: 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