At 10h00 Discomfort levels of close to and in the EXTREMELY UNCOMFORTABLE level category are being experienced in following areas
Uitenhage 108 34c
Addo 100 29c
Patensie 102 33c
Port Elizabeth 100 32c
Coega 107 35c
Port Alfred 104 34c
Joubertina 100 33c
Bisho 100 31c
East London 104 33c
Pt St Johns 106 30C
Graaf Reinet 97 33c
Ft Beaufort 101 34c
Addo 106 35c
These conditions are set to worsen and it is recommended to stop school sport and strenuous outdoor activity in areas south of the Winterberg
Listen to the radio for updates
Conditions are expected to improve (cool) from mid to late afternoon. Showers and thundershowers are expected later today and overnight which will further cool conditions down.
These levels are set to rise as day progresses
Categories
80- 90 Moderate Uncomfortable
90-100 Very Uncomfortable
100-110 Extremely Uncomfortable (Stop School Sport and Hard Labour)
110 + Hazardous to Health (All outdoor activity to cease)
Additional: This (High Discomfort Levels) must NOT be confused with a Heat Wave. Note that this is normal and occurs EVERY year between January and March when the easterly flow is more predominant, i.e. high temperatures with added humidity brought in off the sea with the easterly flow.
HIGH DISCOMFORT AND HEAT WAVES
Discomfort Index
When temperature and humidity are high at the same time, humans ability to cool their bodies through sweating are reduced. This can be a real threat:
Precautions
* Stay indoors in a cool room near a fan if possible
* The old and infirm must take extra care
* Listen to the radio or TV for warnings.
* Cease strenuous outdoor activity if advised
* Avoid playing sport
* Dress in light weight clothes
* Drink plenty of liquids NOT alcohol
Track 16
A. Introduction
HIGH DISCOMFORT AND HEAT WAVES DID YOU KNOW?
The temperature in a motor-car can rise to more than 10 degrees higher than the outside temperature in just 10 minutes and 20 C in 30 minutes. . Do not leave pets or children in motor-cars, especially in hot conditions.
Issued by Garth Samspon from the SA weather service
