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Very cold morning conditions in Matabeleland South

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Expired: Cold wave
Moderate severity
Urgency Past
Severity Moderate
Certainty Observed
Category Met
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Time period
  • Issued 20 May 2026 19:07
  • Effective 13 May 2026 16:00
  • Onset 14 May 2026 01:00
  • Expires 14 May 2026 10:00
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Cold Conditions in the South East

Response

None

Area

Matabeleland North and South

Event description

Cold conditions in Matabeleland North and South Provinces due to relatively dry and cold airflow emanating from the south-west. The lowest air temperatures being 3 °C (Matopos), 5 °C (West Nicholson), and 7 °C (Kezi and Lupane), with slight ground frost in Matopos (2 °C)

Instructions

Keep Warm, if a brazier or fire is to be used indoors to keep warm, ensure the room is well ventilated. Protect livestock, plants and animals using recommended practice from Agri-business Officers within the local areas.