Saturday 19 July 2014

SA National Severe Weather Observations: 19 July 2014 04h00 SAST - MSBWX

1. Gale force wind and rough seas still active along parts of the coastal areas of the Western Cape,  Eastern Cape and  Southern Kwazulu Natal.  Very rough seas with wave heights from 6 to 9m predicted.
2. The risk of veld fires is still high in many parts of the country. Current observations indicate that the veld are very dry in many areas and that strong to gale force winds are blowing in areas. These conditions could and did leed to runaway veld fires.  Fires detected over the past 24 hours in South Africa :   463

Please report any veld fires to your nearest Fire Fighting Unit, Fire Station or Working on Fire.  MSBWX advise that people should refrain from making open fires during these conditions.