Zimbabwe Weather Report & Forecast: 29 To 31 August 2022
The weather report and forecast issued by the Meteorological Services Department in conjunction with the Department of Civil Protection.
ZIMBABWE EVENING WEATHER REPORT AND FORECAST ISSUED AT 1600 HRS ON MONDAY 29 AUGUST 2022 VALID UNTIL WEDNESDAY 31 AUGUST 2022.
PREAMBLE
Cool morning conditions with clear skies prevailed over much of the country. It was warm by midday and became windy and cool towards evening (more felt over provinces such as Masvingo and Manicaland).
FORECAST FOR TOMORROW TUESDAY 30 AUGUST 2022
Cloudy, windy and mild conditions are anticipated over parts of Matabeleland South, southern districts of Midlands, Masvingo, and Manicaland provinces with light drizzle especially over the southern escarpment of the central Highveld.
In areas along the main watershed (Bulawayo Metropolitan through to Harare Metropolitan), partly cloudy, windy and mild conditions are expected, becoming mostly cloudy and cool towards evening.
All other provinces (namely) should be mostly sunny and warm, with cool morning conditions.
IMPACTS
- The decrease of temperatures from warm to cool daytime conditions may affect the health of vulnerable members of society.
- Outdoor activities may need to be planned in line with projected light drizzle and rain, as well as the cooling winds.
- Winds tend to increase the rate of spread of veldt fires, with some becoming uncontrollable.
ACTIONS TO TAKE
- The public is encouraged to safeguard against the spreading of wildfires by constructing fireguards that are maintained free from combustible matter and are at least 5(five) meters wide.
- All farmers are urged to reduce the amount of grass on their farms and residential properties through hay baling, thatch and broom grass harvesting as a fire prevention measure.
- Dress appropriately with the projected fall in temperatures.
- The current Fire danger rating is significant and small fires have the potential to cause uncontrollable veld fires during this period.
FORECAST OF TOMORROWβS WEATHER IN HOLIDAY RESORTS
- Victoria Falls: Sunny and hot β (Temperatures β 11/33)
- Kariba: Sunny and warm β (Temperatures β 16/33)
- Great Zimbabwe: Windy, cloudy and mild (Temperatures β 10/25)
- Nyanga: Windy, cloudy and mild Β (Temperatures β 06/19)
- Vumba: Windy, cloudy and mild (Temperatures β 12/25)
- Matopos: Windy, cloudy and mild (Temperatures β 05/24)
- Chimanimani: Windy, cloudy and mild (Temperatures β 12/18)
OUTLOOK: WEATHER FORECAST FOR WEDNESDAY 31 AUGUST 2022
Cold and cloudy conditions should continue over the rest of the country with light drizzle expected in Matabeleland South, Bulawayo Metropolitan Province, southern areas of Midlands, southern areas of Mashonaland East, Masvingo and Manicaland Provinces.
Clear skies and warm conditions are expected in Mashonaland West and Matabeleland North, with brief cloudy periods and mild daytime conditions in all other areas.