What the foggy weather?

Following a week of cold weather and rain, residents can expect temperatures to increase andh a possibility of thunderstorms and heavy fog until Tuesday, 10 December.

•Friday, 6 December — Cloudy skies with heavy fog. Temperatures will reach a maximum of 17°C and a minimum of 15°C. Floods are to be expected in Gauteng.

• Saturday, 7 December — Cloudy skies with an 85 per cent chance of showers and developing thunderstorms. Temperatures will reach a maximum of 19°C and a minimum of 14°C with wind speeds of 22km/h. Fog is to be expected.

• Sunday, 8 December — Partly cloudy skies, with an 85 per cent chance of showers. Temperatures will reach a maximum of 18°C and a minimum of 16°C with wind speeds of 25km/h. Fog is to be expected.

• Monday, 9 December — Partly cloudy skies with a 75 per cent chance of showers and developing thunderstorms. Temperatures will reach a maximum of 24°C and a minimum of 16°C with wind speeds of 29km/h. Fog is to be expected.

• Tuesday, 10 December — Partly cloudy skies with a 80 per cent chance of showers and developing thunderstorms throughout the day. Temperatures will reach a maximum of 25°C and a minimum of 17°C with wind speeds of 25km/h. Fog is to be expected.

• Wednesday, 11 December — Sunny day is expected with temperatures reaching a maximum of 27°C and a minimum 18°C with wind speeds of 22km/h.

• Thursday, 12 December — Partly cloudy skies with temperatures reaching a maximum of 27°C and a minimum 16°C with wind speeds of 32km/h.

Drivers are warned to drive cautiously, due to heavy fog on the roads limiting vision.

Don’t be an fogging idiot; here are some tips to follow:

– Increase your distance from other cars

– Decrease your speed

– Turn on your headlights for oncoming cars as well as for the cars behind you to see you

– Check your wipers to ensure good quality

– Check your mirrors before slowing down, and gently apply your brakes

– If vision gets worse, turn on your hazards