Zimbabwe Weather Report And Forecast: 06 – 08 May 2021

Slight ground frost occurred at Mukandi, Masvingo, Chipinge and Mutoko this morning. Meanwhile, the high-pressure system over the southeast coast of South Africa is weakening.

FORECAST FOR TOMORROW MONDAY 07 JUNE 2021

Briefly cloudy, windy and cold conditions with some light morning drizzle are expected in Masvingo, Manicaland, Bulawayo Metropolitan; southern parts of Midlands and Matabeleland South, becoming less cloudy and mild by the afternoon.

The rest of the country (northern areas of Midlands, Matabeleland North, all Mashonaland Provinces and Harare Metropolitan) should be mostly sunny and mild with some light breeze, though cold in the morning and evening.
Slight ground frost is most probable in some areas (Henderson, Marondera, Mutoko and Nyanga).

IMPACTS

• Cold conditions 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 winter.
• Cold weather conditions negatively impact poultry and some crops.

ACTIONS TO TAKE

• Keep warm, especially towards evening and early morning, where possible stay at home.
• Ensure that vulnerable members of society are kept warm.
• 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.

TEMPERATURES FOR THE MAIN CITY CENTRES (°C)

Max today	Harare 20	Bulawayo 17	Gweru 17	Mutare 17	Kwekwe 19	Kadoma 20	Masvingo 17	Chinhoyi 21	Lupane 21	Bindura 21	Marondera 18	Gwanda 19
Min tomorrow	06	08	05	07	07	07	08	08	07	07	05	07
Max tomorrow	21	19	18	17	20	21	20	23	23	22	19	22

FORECAST OF TOMORROW’S WEATHER IN HOLIDAY RESORTS

		Min	Max
VICTORIA FALLS:	Mostly sunny and mild, though cold in the morning	08	23
KARIBA:	Mostly sunny and mild, though cold in the morning	14	28
GREAT ZIMBABWE:	Briefly cloudy and cold	08	20
NYANGA:	Briefly cloudy and cold	04	15
VUMBA:	Briefly cloudy and cold	07	17
MATOPOS:	Briefly cloudy and cold	06	20
CHIMANIMANI:	Briefly cloudy and cold	08	17

WEATHER FORECAST FOR TUESDAY 08 JUNE 2021

Mostly sunny and warmer than of late conditions are expected countrywide during the day. It will be cold in the morning and evening.

Ground frost is expected in frost-prone areas (Matopos, Gweru, Chivhu, Henderson, Marondera, Mukandi and Nyanga).

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