Zimbabwe Weather Report And Forecast: 19 - 21 May 2021

Though cold and windy over much of the country at first, it was warmer by afternoon with the clouds in the eastern parts of the country scattering.

FORECAST FOR TOMORROW THURSDAY 20 MAY 2021

Mostly clear skies are expected countrywide. It should be cold in the morning with a slight ground frost in areas such as Matopos, Gweru, Henderson, Chivhu, Nyanga and Mukandi. Warm by afternoon becoming cold towards evening.

IMPACTS

• Slight ground frost may affect horticultural crops such as tomatoes.
• Temperature fluctuations between night and day may affect the health of all persons, however persons of an ill disposition, the elderly, young children tend to be more vulnerable.
• Respiratory-related ailments such as asthma, hay fever, colds and flu tend to be common during this period due to cold mornings and evening.
• Cold weather conditions negatively impact poultry.

ACTIONS TO TAKE

• Winter is at hand; keeping warm is essential for everyone.
• Have warm clothing nearby, if you are planning to be outdoors into the late evening hours.
• Ensure that vulnerable members of society are kept warm especially towards evening and early morning.
• For expert advice on preventative and redemptive measures for respiratory-related ailments, please consult your local health practitioner.
• Poultry producers should note that broilers are sensitive to temperature variations and therefore need to be checked regularly and adjustment made.
• COVID is still a potential threat, stay safe, mask up, get vaccinated.
• The use of braziers or open fires should be done under adult supervision.

Max today	Harare 25	Bulawayo 25	Gweru 25	Mutare 26	Kwekwe 26	Kadoma 27	Masvingo 25	Chinhoyi 27	Lupane 29	Bindura’ 27	Marondera 24	Gwanda 28
Min tomorrow	10	11	08	11	10	08	09	11	08	11	07	09
Max tomorrow	26	27	26	28	27	28	27	28	31	28	25	29

	FORECAST OF TOMORROW WEATHER IN HOLIDAY RESORTS TEMPERATURE	Min	Max
VICTORIA FALLS:	Mostly sunny and warm, though cold in the morning	11	29
KARIBA:	Mostly sunny and warm, though cold in the morning	13	31
GREAT ZIMBABWE:	Mostly sunny and warm, though cold in the morning	09	27
NYANGA:	Mostly sunny and warm, though cold in the morning	07	22
VUMBA:	Mostly sunny and warm, though cold in the morning	07	27
MATOPOS:	Mostly sunny and warm, though cold in the morning	08	25
CHIMANIMANI:	Mostly sunny and warm, though cold in the morning	08	26

WEATHER FORECAST FOR FRIDAY 21 MAY 2021

Slight ground frost is expected in susceptible places with cold morning conditions. However, it should be sunny countrywide and warm by afternoon.

Cold conditions are anticipated towards evening over most places with winds begin to strengthen over provinces such as Masvingo, Matabeleland South and Manicaland.

PRODUCED BY: The Meteorological Services Department IN CONJUNCTION WITH Department of Civil Protection.