Sunday, 20 July 2014

SA National Severe Weather Observations: 20 July 2014 04h00 SAST - MSBWX

1. Rough seas is still active along parts of the coastal areas of  the Eastern Cape this morning.  Swell height is between 3 - 4 m with wind gusts of up to 44 km/h.  The wind is expected to subside during the day.

2. The risk of veld fires has decreased significantly in many parts of the country. Current observations indicate that  although the risk has decreased there is always a chance of o runaway veld fires. After-all it is the fire season in many parts of the interior.  Fires detected over the past 24 hours in South Africa :   128

Please report any veld fires to your nearest Fire Fighting Unit, Fire Station or Working on Fire.