According to SAWS there is a possibility of heavy downpours this afternoon
Get ready for some heavy downpours this afternoon.
The clouds are building up, and it looks like eMalahleni is in for heavy downpours this afternoon.
SAWS issued severe weather alerts for today and tomorrow, January 5 and 6. Showers and thundershowers are expected to be confined to the central and eastern parts of the country, with disruptive rain that could lead to localised flooding.
The weather service advised against driving in flooded areas and staying away from low-lying areas prone to flooding.
Monitor weather updates for warnings of potential flash floods.
The Automobile Association of SA suggested the following:
- Ensure your headlights and brake lights are working.
- Switch on your headlights, especially when natural light is low. Remember this also alerts other drivers to your presence on the road.
- Ensure your windscreen and wipers are in good condition.
- Check that your tyres are in good shape.
- Don’t speed, and maintain a safe following distance.
- Buckle up.
- Don’t cross low-lying bridges, even if you think your car can make it.
- Slow down before entering standing water on the road as this may cause the car to ‘pull’ to the side without warning, and it may be deeper than it looks.
- Avoid areas where there are known to be adverse conditions.
- Adjust your speed for the condition of the road. Just because a road is marked at 120km, doesn’t mean it is safe to travel at this speed in all conditions.
- Concentrate on the road, not on anything else such as electronic devices. if you are going to an area known to have bad weather, and there is a possibility you may get stuck for extended periods, remember to take extra blankets, appropriate clothing, and refreshments, and ensure your tank has enough fuel for the journey.
- Keep your cellphone charged in case of an emergency.
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