SAWS SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS:
WARNINGS: Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected in places over
the north-western interior of the Northern Cape.
WATCHES: ----- Nil
SPECIAL WEATHER ADVISORIES: Extremely hot temperatures are expected in places over the
north-eastern part of the Northern Cape.
MSBWX National Severe Weather Observations: -----Nil
MSBWX General Weather Observations: Cool, warm to very hot conditions expected today over parts of SA. Thunderstorms and rain showers can be expected in parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West, Free State, Northern Cape and Kwazulu Natal. Light rain can be expected in parts of the Western Cape and Southern Cape coast. Drizzle can be expected on the escarpment of Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces.
MSBWX National Disaster Observations: An AirAsia plane with 162 people aboard lost contact with ground control soon after takeoff from Indonesia this morning. Search is still underway. More info follow@SAWXREP
NSRI National Warnings: NSRI are urging bathers to be extremely cautious. Strong rip currents continue to be experienced around the coast. TO REPORT A SEA RESCUE EMERGENCY DIAL 112 FROM A CELLPHONE
