EASTERN CAPE - SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE ISSUES DISCOMFORT LEVEL WARNINGS FOR EC

A Discomfort Index is calculated using both air temperature in °C & relative humidity as a % to give different categories of discomfort.

Discomfort Index
80 – 90: moderately uncomfortable
90 – 100:very uncomfortable
100 – 110: extremely uncomfortable
>110: hazardous to health

High Discomfort Levels are being experienced over parts of the Eastern Cape
Plettenberg Bay - 91
Joubertina - 104
Patensie - 109
Uitenhage - 108
Port Elizabeth - 109
Coega - 98
Port Alfred - 103
East London - 100
Addo  - 112
Grahamstown - 101
Graaf Reinet -100
Queenstown - 102
Mthatha - 102
Cradock - 100
Bisho-104
Fort Beaufort -106

Precautions for High Discomfort Levels
•Cease strenuous outdoor activity
•Dress in light weight clothes
•Drink plenty of liquids

High Discomfort Levels experienced in the Eastern Cape. Temperatures only expected to drop after 4pm.

VIA - South  African Weather Service