A Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms has been issued for KwaZulu-Natal by the South African Weather Service (Saws)

The warning applies particularly to the northwestern parts of the province, where thunderstorms are expected to bring damaging winds, excessive lightning, and hail. The forecaster has warned of potential impacts, including damage to infrastructure, vehicles, and livestock, as well as the risk of power surges and lightning-related injuries.

This severe weather pattern follows recent extreme conditions in the region, such as heavy snowfall in late September, which stranded motorists along the N3. In response, Saws is ramping up efforts to improve early warning systems through initiatives like the WISER Early Warnings for Southern Africa (EWSA) project.

Rain is also predicted for inland areas of the country on Wednesday and Thursday. Communities are encouraged to take precautions against the potentially hazardous conditions