ZIMBABWE EVENING WEATHER REPORT AND FORECAST ISSUED AT 1600 HRS ON THURSDAY 16 DECEMBER 2021 VALID UNTIL SATURDAY 18 DECEMBER 2021.
It was cloudy over much of the country, with isolated thunderstorms. The highest falls at Mvurwi (43mm), yesterday. Meanwhile, another cloud is entering in through the western parts of the country; coupled with strengthening moist winds from the southeast coast of Southern Africa.
FORECAST FOR TOMORROW, FRIDAY 17 DECEMBER 2021:
Cloudy, windy and mild conditions are expected overall areas with scattered thunderstorms. Localized heavier falls (in excess of 30mm) are probable over high ground, namely along the main watershed and the Eastern Highlands.
IMPACTS
• Lightning and hailstorms are a major risk during this period.
• Strong winds may blow off roofs and damage property.
• While rainfall is expected in most areas, the spatial rainfall distribution is very poor.
• Cooler conditions may affect the health of certain individuals.
ACTIONS TO TAKE
• Mosquitoes proliferate during this season.
• When thunder roars, go indoors. Stay indoors during thunderstorms.
• Avoid crossing flooded rivers and swollen streams where the depth is unknown.
• Regularly check that rooftops are secured. Nails may become loose with time.
• Insure crops against adverse weather such as hailstorms.
• Persons in Malaria prone areas should take necessary precautions (insecticide spraying, applying mosquito repellents, sleeping under mosquito nets).
• COVID is still a potential threat, stay safe, mask up, and get vaccinated.
TEMPERATURES FOR THE MAIN CITY CENTRES
| Max today |
Harare 28 |
Bulawayo 30 |
Gweru 28 |
Mutare 29 |
Kwekwe 30 |
Kadoma 31 |
Masvingo 31 |
Chinhoyi 31 |
Lupane 35 |
Bindura 31 |
Marondera 26 |
Gwanda 33 |
| Min tomorrow | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 |
| Max tomorrow | 25 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 22 |
FORECAST OF TOMORROW’S WEATHER IN HOLIDAY RESORTS
| TEMPERATURES | Min | Max | |
| VICTORIA FALLS: | Cloudy with isolated thunderstorms | 18 | 28 |
| KARIBA: | Cloudy with isolated thunderstorms | 23 | 33 |
| GREAT ZIMBABWE: | Cloudy with scattered thunderstorms | 17 | 24 |
| NYANGA: | Cloudy with scattered thunderstorms | 13 | 20 |
| VUMBA: | Cloudy with scattered thunderstorms | 16 | 24 |
| MATOPOS: | Cloudy with isolated thunderstorms | 15 | 22 |
| CHIMANIMANI: | Cloudy with scattered thunderstorms | 17 | 20 |
WEATHER FORECAST SATURDAY 18 DECEMBER 2021
It should be cloudy in most areas with light intermittent showers. Mild at first becoming warm by afternoon. A cool south-easterly breeze is also expected time and again.