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Patchy Drizzle, Thunderstorms: Zimbabwe Weather Report And Forecast - 15-17 January 2023

1 year agoSun, 15 Jan 2023 18:21:24 GMT
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Patchy Drizzle, Thunderstorms: Zimbabwe Weather Report And Forecast - 15-17 January 2023

The Meteorological Services Department of Zimbabwe (MSD) has reported that some parts of the country recorded evening thunderstorms on Saturday. In a weather report and forecast seen by Pindula News, MSD said some parts of the country will record patchy drizzle. Reads the weather update:

PREAMBLE

ZIMBABWE EVENING WEATHER REPORT AND FORECAST ISSUED AT 1600 HRS SUNDAY 15 JANUARY 2023 VALID UNTIL TUESDAY 17 JANUARY 2023

Areas to the north of the central watershed experienced evening thunderstorms yesterday that led to localised heavy falls in Mashonaland West and Mashonaland Central; Measured rainfall amounts above 20mm were at Mount Darwin 45mm, Mvurwi 43mm and Karoi 26mm. The southern areas of the central watershed had brief cloudy periods that burnt off by midday.

FORECAST FOR TOMORROW MONDAY 16 JANUARY 2023

Mostly cloudy conditions are expected in most parts of the country with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms in Matabeleland North, all of Mashonaland, Harare Metropolitan, northern parts of Midlands and northern parts of Manicaland. The remaining areas (southern parts of Midlands, Bulawayo Metropolitan, Matabeleland South, Masvingo, and southern parts of i\Ianicaland Provinces) should be cloudy and windy with light morning rain and drizzle.

IMPACTS

• Flooded rivers remain a potential hazard; even if it has not rained heavily in the area, heavy rains could have occurred upstream

• Heavy downpours may give rise to flash flooding leading to treacherous road conditions.

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• Lightning is a major threat during this part of the year, being inherent in thundershowers.

ACTIONS TO TAKE

• Avoid crossing rivers or streams of unknown depth; even if it has not rained heavily in the area, it might have done so upstream. 30cm depth of fast-flowing water can sweep away large vehicles.

• Heavy rains may reduce visibility; if driving, please find somewhere safe to park till the rains subside.

• Avoid contact with water or metal objects including farming equipment when lightning is visible, even from a distance. Umbrellas are not safe during storms, raincoats are better, best is to be indoors.

WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR TUESDAY 17 JANUARY 2023.

It is forecast to be cloudy in the morning with patchy drizzle in Matabeleland South, Bulawayo Metropolitan, Masvingo, southern Midlands, and southern parts of Manicaland Provinces. Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms are expected in the rest of the country (Matabeleland North, all Mashonaland, Harare Metropolitan, northern parts of Midlands and northern parts of Manicaland Provinces). Localised downpours remain probable.

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