Zimbabwe Weather: Another Cloud System Expected To Bring Moisture Into The Country

The Meteorological Services Department of Zimbabwe has forecasted another cloud system that will bring moisture to the southern African country in the coming days. In a weather report and forecast for the period 25-27 October 2022, the MET department said there shall be some showers in some parts of the country. Pindula News presents the report and forecast below:

PREAMBLE

ZIMBABWE EVENING WEATHER REPORT AND FORECAST ISSUED AT 1600 HRS ON TUESDAY 25 OCTOBER 2022 VALID UNTIL THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER 2022.

Scattered thunderstorms occurred in several places across the country yesterday. Some of the highest rainfalls were measured in some places such as Chishawasha (182mm), Chisengu (54mm), Marondera rail Masvingo (31mm), Makoholi (27mm), Kutsaga (13mm). The cloud band has drifted eastwards of the country. Another system from the western borders will start to feed moisture into the country.

FORECAST FOR TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY 26 OCTOBER 2022

It should start off mostly sunny in most areas across the country with clouds expected to develop from mid-morning with a chance of isolated thunderstorms in Matabeleland North Matabeleland south and Masvingo provinces. It will be mild in the morning, becoming hot by the afternoon. The rest of the country should be mostly sunny and hot.

IMPACTS

• Lightning strikes are a major risk during this period

• Hot and humid daytime conditions may affect the body’s health, with dehydration and sunburn being common during this period.

• FIRE SEASON: Dry and hot conditions exacerbate the spread of veldt fires.

ACTIONS TO TAKE

• When thunder roars it is best to be indoors

• Keep hydrated and avoid prolonged periods in direct sunlight, especially between the hours of 10:00 am and 3:00 pm when the sun is at peak intensity.

• Dress appropriately to keep cool during the day, and ensure vulnerable members of society are not overdressed. Wear a sunhat if you need to be engaged in outdoor activities.

• The public is urged to avoid starting outdoor fires and safeguard against their spread by constructing fireguards that are maintained free from combustible matter and are at least 9 (nine) meters wide.

FORECAST OF TOMORROW’S WEATHER IN THE MAIN CITY CENTRES

		Hre	Byo	Gweru	Mutare	Kwekwe	Kadoma	Masvingo	Chinhoyi	Lupane	Bindura	Marondera	Gwanda
Temperature /°C	Max	31	34	31	32	35	36	34	34	38	33	30	37
	Min	17	19	16	18	18	17	18	18	20	18	16	18
Rainfall Amount /mm		<1	<5	<5	<1	<5	<1	<1	0	<5	0	<1	<5

FORECAST OF TOMORROW’S WEATHER IN HOLIDAY RESORTS

Max		Vic Falls	Kariba	Great Zim	Nyanga	Vumba	Matopos	Chimanimani	Chinhoyi Caves	Binga	Hot Springs	Hwange Nat Park	Gonarezhou
Temperature /°C	Max	38	40	34	27	32	34	28	33	38	36	38	36
	Min	22	24	18	14	17	18	17	18	26	17	21	22
Rainfall Amount /mm		<5	0	<5	<1	<1	<5	<1	0	0	0	<1	0

WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER 2022

Isolated afternoon thundershowers are expected in areas along and south of the main watershed with a brief cloudy period coupled with hot and humid afternoon conditions. All other areas should be mostly sunny and hot by day, becoming mild towards evening.

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