Sa Weather Service Says While There Are No More Snow Days Ahead, It's Going To Be A Hotter Summer Ahead

While there are no more snow days on the horizon for South Africa, it's going to be a hot, very hot summer. The South African Weather Service Saws said there will also be above-average rainfall over the country's southern region.

The forecaster said heatwaves, severe storms and possible damaging winds are predicted for October and November.

Saws senior manager of Risk Disaster Management, Rudzani Malala, said areas in the Free State, Gauteng and Mpumalanga are known for severe storms and damaging winds.

He urged residents to be vigilant of the dangers of dry, hot weather that accompany heatwaves.

Speaking at a media briefing this week, lead scientist of long range prediction Dr Christien Engelbrecht, said a La Nina event is forecast for the December, January period. This means higher than normal temperatures.