The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued Yellow Level 2 warnings for severe thunderstorms expected in parts of Gauteng, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga on Wednesday
The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued Yellow Level 2 warnings for severe thunderstorms expected in parts of Gauteng, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga on Wednesday. These thunderstorms are predicted to intensify, particularly along the southern escarpment of Mpumalanga near the Eswatini border during the afternoon.
Residents in these regions are urged to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions as the severe weather could lead to localized flooding and heavy downpours, especially on susceptible roads, low-lying areas, and within informal settlements. The storms may also bring hail and strong winds, potentially causing damage to infrastructure.
Saws warned that the inclement weather may disrupt driving conditions due to slippery roads and poor visibility, which could lead to minor accidents and interruptions in municipal services.
In addition to the thunderstorms, northeastern Limpopo is set to experience extremely hot conditions.
Weather Outlook for the Week The rest of the week will see partly cloudy to hot conditions with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers expected over the central and eastern parts of the country. In contrast, the northeast is expected to remain mostly fine and hot.
Advisory from Cogta The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) in KwaZulu-Natal has also urged residents to exercise caution or avoid crossing bridges and roads in low-lying areas. Affected areas in KZN include Abaqulusi, Impendle, Estcourt, Jozini, Newcastle, and Nkandla.
Residents are encouraged to stay updated on weather alerts and prioritize safety during this period of severe weather.
Residents in these regions are urged to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions as the severe weather could lead to localized flooding and heavy downpours, especially on susceptible roads, low-lying areas, and within informal settlements. The storms may also bring hail and strong winds, potentially causing damage to infrastructure.
Saws warned that the inclement weather may disrupt driving conditions due to slippery roads and poor visibility, which could lead to minor accidents and interruptions in municipal services.
In addition to the thunderstorms, northeastern Limpopo is set to experience extremely hot conditions.
Weather Outlook for the Week The rest of the week will see partly cloudy to hot conditions with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers expected over the central and eastern parts of the country. In contrast, the northeast is expected to remain mostly fine and hot.
Advisory from Cogta The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) in KwaZulu-Natal has also urged residents to exercise caution or avoid crossing bridges and roads in low-lying areas. Affected areas in KZN include Abaqulusi, Impendle, Estcourt, Jozini, Newcastle, and Nkandla.
Residents are encouraged to stay updated on weather alerts and prioritize safety during this period of severe weather.
