Cold front expected to hit Namibia

A COLD front moving in from Cape Town caused freezing weather and overcast skies in southern Namibia yesterday.

Weatherman Simon Dirkse says the cold weather will reach Windhoek and central Namibia by today. “The high pressure [system] behind it will bring cold air over the extreme southern parts, which will also extend to the central parts, including Windhoek,” said Dirkse.He said temperatures in Windhoek were expected to drop by 10 degrees Celsius today.The minimum temperature in Windhoek this morning is forecast to be four degrees, with a maximum of 17 degrees.In the South, Keetmanshoop can expect temperatures between three and 14 degrees, and Karasburg a minimum of one degree and a maximum of 12 degrees Celsius.”The high pressure [system] behind it will bring cold air over the extreme southern parts, which will also extend to the central parts, including Windhoek,” said Dirkse.He said temperatures in Windhoek were expected to drop by 10 degrees Celsius today.The minimum temperature in Windhoek this morning is forecast to be four degrees, with a maximum of 17 degrees.In the South, Keetmanshoop can expect temperatures between three and 14 degrees, and Karasburg a minimum of one degree and a maximum of 12 degrees Celsius.