A cold front spanning thousands of kilometers is expected to make landfall TODAY bringing with it freezing temperatures and SNOW.
By: Michelle Swart
The Severe Weather and Information Centre SA predicts that today, on 17 May, a cold front, spanning thousands of kilometers, will reach the southern regions of the country.
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The core of this immense system lies approximately 500km north of the Antarctic coastline.
From this afternoon until tomorrow morning, moderate to heavy rain may occur intermittently between Hermanus in the Western Cape and Port Alfred in the Eastern Cape.
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Tonight, the Western Cape and Eastern Cape will experience cold temperatures.
The southern and south-eastern parts of the Northern Cape, as well as the interior of the Western and Eastern Cape, will become very cold tomorrow.
By Friday, the cold weather will spread to the southern interior of KwaZulu-Natal.
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Starting from tomorrow night and extending into Friday, there is a possibility of snowfall in the northern highgrounds of the Eastern Cape, southern Drakensberg, adjacent regions of KwaZulu-Natal, and Lesotho.
As temperatures drop, it’s important to remember that our pets also feel the cold.
Just like us, pets can be at risk of frostbite, hypothermia, and other winter-related hazards.
Here are some tips to help keep your furry friend safe and warm during the colder months.
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