Zimbabwe Weather Report And Forecast: 17 - 19 December 2022
The Meteorological Services Department of Zimbabwe has reported that thunderstorms covered the whole country. In a weather report and forecast seen by Pindula News, MSD said it expects heavy downpours in some parts of the country on Wednesday. Reads a report and forecast for the period 17 -19 December 2022: PREAMBLE
ZIMBABWE EVENING WEATHER REPORT AND FORECAST ISSUED AT 1600 HRS SATURDAY 17 DECEMBER 2022 VALID UNTIL MONDAY 19 DECEMBER 2022.
The current cloud system over Zimbabwe resulted in thunderstorms that covered the whole country yesterday into early morning today. Localised strong winds and heavy falls were experienced in some places. Rainfall amounts in excess of 30mm were measured at Denny farm in Gwanda (64mm), Kariba (35mm), Victoria Falls (34mm) and Tsholotsho (33mm).
FORECAST FOR TOMORROW, SUNDAY 18 DECEMBER 2022
Thunderstorms are expected country-wide with scattered heavy downpours in areas along and to the south of the central watershed. Strong winds and hailstorms remain highly probable with these thunderstorms. Temperatures should remain in a warm category during the day and winds are expected to be northerly which should continue to advect more moisture into the country from Zambia.
IMPACTS
Localised downpours are probable in places. Lightning is a major threat during this part of the year, being inherent in thundershowers. Strong winds may blow off roofs and damage property.
ACTIONS TO TAKE
• Avoid crossing flooded rivers or swollen streams where water is above your ankles, just a 30 cm depth of flowing water can sweep away large vehicles. Wait for the water to recede before attempting to cross.
• Heavy rains may reduce visibility; if driving, please find somewhere safe to park till the rains subside.
• When thunder roars, go indoors. Where possible, stay indoors during thunderstorms.
• Note that lightning can strike from a large distance;
• 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.
• Do not hide under a tree or isolated shed during a thunderstorm.
• Insure crops against adverse weather such as hailstorms and flash flood damage
• Be Weather-ready; always plan with the weather in mind.
WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR MONDAY 19 DECEMBER 2022
The areas to the north-eastern parts of the country, namely Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, Harare Metropolitan, and northern parts of Manicaland Provinces, should experience thunderstorms that could be accompanied by strong winds, hailstorms and isolated heavy rainfalls. In the remaining areas, the cloudy system is anticipated to start weakening though brief cloudy periods and showers are possible in some places.
