According to AccuWeather’s forecast for the weekend, Newcastle, Ladysmith and Dundee can expect a sweltering hot few days. Therefore, residents are urged to be mindful of the hazards associated with these high temperatures.
With this in mind, we now take a closer look at the upcoming weekend weather forecast:
Friday, 1 December 2023:
Newcastle: Newcastle should expect a warm day with abundant sunshine, as temperatures soar to 34°. AccuWeather warns of an unhealthy UV reading of 13, indicating an extreme risk of harm from sun exposure. Nighttime temperatures are forecasted to drop to a cooler 14°.
Ladysmith: Residents can anticipate a hot day with plenty of sunshine. Temperatures are expected to reach 35°, accompanied by a UV reading of 13. Nighttime temperatures are forecast to cool down to 14°.
Dundee: AccuWeather forecasts a warm Friday in Dundee. Temperatures will hit 32° and a maximum UV reading of 13 is on the cards. Nighttime temperatures are predicted to drop to a cool 14°.
Saturday, 2 December 2023:
Newcastle: Saturday is predicted to be mostly hot and sunny, reaching 36° with a UV reading of 13. Nighttime temperatures are expected to drop to 16°.
Ladysmith: Saturday promises a scorching hot day with temperatures forecasted to reach 38°. The UV reading remains at 13. Scattered thunderstorms are predicted for the afternoon. Nighttime temperatures will drop to a cooler 17°.
Dundee: Residents can expect a mostly sunny and hot day. Temperatures are expected to reach 35° with a UV reading of 13. Nighttime temperatures are forecasted to drop to 15°.
Sunday, 3 December 2023:
Newcastle: A sunny to partly cloudy and hot day is expected. Temperatures will reach 36° with an unhealthy UV reading of 13. Nighttime temperatures are forecasted to be a cooler 17°.
Ladysmith: Sunday brings a blistering hot day for Ladysmith. Temperatures will soar to 38° with an unhealthy UV reading of 13. Cooler nighttime temperatures of 17° are expected.
Dundee: Sunday in Dundee is forecasted to be mostly sunny and hot. Temperatures will reach 36° and a UV reading of 13 is on the cards. Nighttime temperatures are predicted to drop to a cooler 17°.
With high temperatures expected during the weekend, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) noted that the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently in an El Niño state. According to the latest predictions, the weather system is expected to persist through most of the summer months.
“ENSO’s typical impact on Southern Africa is in favour of generally drier and warmer conditions during the spring and summer months from October to March. However, current global forecasts indicate a great deal of uncertainty for the typical drier conditions that South Africa experiences during typical El Niño seasons, over the eastern parts of the country,” said SAWS.
Furthermore, SAWS pointed out that weather extremes will continue to occur from time to time during the summer season seeing drier conditions forecast.
“Caution is advised at this point, as the El Niño effect might still manifest its influence in the next few months and change the outlook of the rainfall forecast for mid and late summer. Minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to be mostly above normal countrywide for the forecast period,” said SAWS.
Therefore, SAWS said it will continue to monitor the weather and climate conditions and provide updates on any future assessments that may provide more clarity on the current expectations for the coming season.
With AccuWeather forecasting a hot weekend and SAWS forecasting a warmer and drier summer, what are your thoughts?
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