The Meteorological Services Department of Zimbabwe has released a weather report and forecast for the period 30 August – 01 September 2022. Pindula News presents the report and forecast below:
PREAMBLE
ZIMBABWE EVENLNG WEATHER REPORT AND FORECAST ISSUED AT 1600 HRS ON WEDNESDAY 31 AUGUST 2022 VALID UNTIL SATURDAY 03 SEPTEMBER 2022.
It was cloudy, windy and cold in Matabeleland South, Bulawayo Metropolitan, southern districts of the Midlands, Masvingo and Manicaland Provinces, this morning, while clear skies dominated all other areas with early morning chills felt in places. Matopos, Nyanga. Gweru, Henderson, Kezi, Marondera, Rusape, and Masvingo had slight ground frost.
FORECASTS FOR TOMORROW. TUESDAY 02 AUGUST 2022
Windy, cold and cloudy morning conditions are anticipated in Matabeleland South, Bulawayo Metropolitan, southern districts of the Midlands, Masvingo and Manicaland Provinces, with drizzle in places. becoming less cloudy as the day progresses. All other areas (Matabeleland North, northern parts of the Midlands. Harare Metropolitan and all Mashonaland Provinces) are expected to have mostly clear skies and cold morning conditions. It should be mild by day with a light breeze time and again. becoming cold towards evening.
IMPACTS
• FIRE SEASON: Wind exacerbates the spread of veldt fires
• Cold conditions may affect the body’s health. with common colds, influenza, and fever, as well as asthma being common.
• Poultry producers should note that broilers are sensitive to temperature variations
• Drizzle may affect your outdoor activities. please plan with the weather in mind
• Fog /Low-level cloud may affect visibility, especially in parts of the Eastern Highlands.
ACTIONS TO TAKE
• Dress appropriately to keep warm especially overnight_ and ensure vulnerable members of society are warm as well.
• When braziers are in use. please ensure the room is well ventilated.
• Poultry producers should check temperature levels regularly and adjustments made to reduce bird mortality and increase productivity.
• Field crops that may be affected by rain need to be stored in a dry place.
• Drive cautiously. especially when visibility has been diminished by fog or cloud-induced darkness.
TEMPERATURES FOR THE MAIN CITY CENTRES
Max today Harare
23
Bulawayo
21
Gweru
21
Mutare
22
Kwekwe
25
Kadoma
27
Masvingo
21
Chinhoyi
26
Lupane
29
Bindura
25
Marondera
21
Gwanda
21
Min tomorrow 07 09 05 10 08 06 06 10 06 08 05 09 Max tomorrow 22 23 22 23 25 26 22 25 29 24 20 23
CENTRE
FORECAST OF TOMORROW’S WEATHER IN HOLIDAY RESORTS
Min
Max
VICTORIA FALLS: Mostly sunny and mild 08 28 KARIBA: Mostly sunny and mild 11 31 GREAT ZIMBABWE: Cloudy and cold at first 06 22 NYANGA: Windy, cool and progressively cloudy 04 18 VUMBA: Windy, cool and progressively cloudy 09 23 MATOPOS: Cloudy and cold at first 05 22 CHIMANIMANI: Mostly cloudy, windy and cool 11 19
WEATHER FORECAST FOR WEDNESDAY 03 AUGUST 2022
Masvingo, Manicaland and Mashonaland East Provinces should be cloudy and cold at first but rapidly become sunny and much wanner by midday. All other areas (Midlands, Matabeleland South, Bulawayo Metropolitan, Matabeleland North, Harare Metropolitan, Mashonaland West and Central Provinces) are expected to be mostly sunny and mild by day, though cold both morning and evening.
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