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The Weather Podcast: Episode 8 - Impact Based Forecasting

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Do you understand the South African Weather Service’s (SAWS) Impact-Based Forecasting Warning System? Can you interpret a weather warning using the colour-coded matrix (pictured below)? Above all else, do you trust the system enough to heed the warnings? Well, the SAWS is conducting a survey to assess and improve the effectiveness of the system. You have until 13 February 2026 to air your views. Anchor Oupa Segalwe spoke to Senior Forecaster Ms Samkelisiwe Thwala to unpack the objectives of the survey only on The Weather Podcast – It Is More Than Just About the Forecast! #BeSafe #BeWeatherSMART
10 Feb English South Africa Science · News

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