# Johannesburg Heatwave Alert

> Johannesburg residents face extreme heat as emergency services urge hydration and shade breaks.
- Title: Johannesburg Heatwave Alert · Allafrica | Shortify
- Summary: Johannesburg residents face extreme heat as emergency services urge hydration and shade breaks.
- Keywords: johannesburg, heatwave, emergency services, water, sunlight, thunderstorms, residents, Allafrica
- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202611130314.html
- Published: 2026-11-13T13:15:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: johannesburg, heatwave, emergency services, water, sunlight, thunderstorms, residents, news, world, politics
## Johannesburg Heatwave
Johannesburg residents face scorching temperatures with emergency services urging hydration and shade breaks.
## Heatwave Advisory
South African Weather Service warns southern Gauteng until Friday, 13 November with persistently high temperatures.
## Emergency Advice
Residents should avoid direct sunlight between 11am and 3pm and drink water regularly.
## At-Risk Groups
Older people, babies, outdoor workers and those with medical conditions face greater heat risks.
## Heat Illness Signs
Dizziness, weakness, intense thirst and headaches require moving to cool place and drinking water.
## Weekend Relief
Cooler weather with thunderstorms expected over weekend to provide heatwave relief.
## Key takeaway

Johannesburg residents must avoid midday sun and stay hydrated during heatwave until weekend thunderstorms bring relief.