What does it mean? Understanding SA's weather warning system
Are you wondering what a yellow level four weather warning is? Or has a red level 10 left you stumped? Let’s break down the colour-coding system and what it means.
Have you ever received a weather warning and wondered what it really means? South Africa's weather warning system is designed to be easy to understand so you can take the right precautions to stay safe.
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Here's a breakdown of the colour coding and numbering system:
Colour coding:
The colours represent the severity of a weather event's impact, ranging from green (low impact) to red (high impact).- Numbering system:
Numbers indicate the likelihood of the impact, from 1 (low likelihood) to 5 (high likelihood).
This combination of colours and numbers provides a clear and comprehensive way to assess potential weather risks.
For example, a red warning paired with the number 10 signals a high-impact event that is extremely likely to occur.
It's also important to note that the South African Weather Service (SAWS) is the only authoritative source for issuing weather-related alerts.
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