Cold Spell in Southern and Eastern Zimbabwe
Alert Severity:
Extreme
Severe
Moderate
Minor
Cold Spell in Southern and Eastern Zimbabwe
Expired: Cold wave
Minor severity
Language:
en
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Immediate
Severity:
Minor
Certainty:
Likely
Response Types:
Monitor
Time period
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Issued Tue 05 Nov 2024 18:00
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Effective: Wed 06 Nov 2024 02:16
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Onset: Fri 08 Nov 2024 18:00
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Expires: Sat 09 Nov 2024 00:00
Area
Event Description
Windy, cool and cloudy conditions are expected from the south-east coast of South Africa. Expect Matabeleland South, Masvingo and Manicaland to become mild, cloudy and windy from Wednesday 06 November 2024 till Friday 08 November 2024. A temperature drop of about 10 degrees Celsius in expected in these areas, as well as rain and drizzle. Heavy rains being probable in areas. Temperatures will gradually warm up to 24 °C by Sunday. Remember:
Instructions
* Stay indoors during storms and keep warm.
* Dress warmly , and ensure vulnerable members of the society are kept warm both early morning and late evening.
* Chances of catching a cough, influenza or a cold, increase during this transition period towards winter. Please consult your local health practitioner for any health-related ailments