⚠️ Severe Weather Alert: Stay Safe, SA!

Hey friend! 🌦️ Whether you’re out in the garden with the kids or driving to work, this week’s weather might throw a curveball. SAWS has issued weather alerts for several parts of the country, so let’s break it down to keep you safe and prepared. 🐝💛

🌩️ Storms in KZN and Eastern Cape

KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape are in for severe thunderstorms, especially in the south-western parts of KZN and the extreme north-eastern parts of the Eastern Cape. Heavy rain, hail, and strong winds are expected – not to mention lightning ⚡.

Watch out for:

• Localised flooding on roads and low-lying areas.
• Damage to vehicles, livestock, and property.
• Danger from excessive lightning.

🛠️ Tip: Avoid traveling during heavy storms if you can, and park your car under shelter to protect it from hail.

💨 Damaging Winds in the Western and Northern Cape

If you’re near Cape Point, Alexander Bay, or the Cape Metropole, brace yourself for strong winds starting Monday afternoon and lasting through Tuesday (January 20-21). Gusts could reach 80 km/h, especially along the coastline 🌬️.

What this could mean:

• Trouble for high-sided vehicles on the road 🚚.
• Risk of runaway fires.
• Small vessels might struggle at sea – and ports could be disrupted.

🛠️ Tip: Stay off the water if you’re boating, secure loose items around your home, and drive cautiously if you’re on the road.

🔥 Fire Danger in Northern and Western Cape

The south-eastern parts of the Northern Cape and areas like Matzikama and Bergrivier in the Western Cape are under extremely high fire danger conditions.

Stay safe by:

• Avoiding open flames or any activities that could spark fires.
• Checking that outdoor equipment, like braais, is fully extinguished after use.

🐝 What You Can Do Now

South African weather can be wild, but a little preparation goes a long way:

• Keep an eye on weather updates from SAWS.
• Make sure your family knows where to go in an emergency.
• Charge your devices in case of power outages.

Stay safe and keep buzzing, friend! Let’s get through this weather together 🐝💛.

Stay sweet,

Tracey 💙💛💙