Severe thunderstorms with HAIL expected NOW in these parts of SA Photos: Stock/Canva
BREAKING: Level 6 warning for HEAVY rain, thunderstorms and hail NOW
Breaking – The weather services issued a Level 6 warning for HEAVY rain, thunderstorms and hail NOW in these parts of SA.
Severe thunderstorms with HAIL expected NOW in these parts of SA Photos: Stock/Canva
A level 6 weather warning for HEAVY rain, thunderstorms and hail NOW has been issued in these parts of the country.
BREAKING: LEVEL 6 WARNING FOR HEAVY RAIN, THUNDERSTORMS AND HAIL
According to the SA Weather Services (SAWS) the high-level warning is in place for Sunday evening and Monday.
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It warned that wind and hail damage to settlements is possible, as well as hail damage to vehicles.
‘DO NOT SEEK SHELTER UNDER TREES OR TALL TREES’
“If possible, stay indoors, away from metal objects. Do not seek shelter under trees or tall objects.”
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THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE WARNING
These parts of South Africa will be affected by the weather conditions:
- Mandeni / Mandini
- Maphumulo
- KwaDukuza / KwaDukusa/Stanger
- Ndwedwe
- uMshwathi / New Hanover
- Ethekwini / King Shaka Airport
- The Msunduzi / Pietermaritzburg
- Richmond
- Mkhambathini / Camperdown
- Umdoni / Dumisa/Pennington
- UMuziwabantu / Harding
- Mbizana / Bizana
- Ray Nkonyeni / Paddock / Margate
- Ingquza Hill / Lusikisiki
- Port St Johns
- King Sabata Dalindyebo / Mthatha
- Nyandeni / Libode
- Mafube / Mafube/Frankfort
- Phumelela / Warden
- Dihlabeng / Bohlokong
- Nketoana / Reitz
- Metsimaholo / Metsimaholo/Sasolburg
- Ventersdorp/Tlokwe / Ventersdorp
- Maquassi Hills / Wolmaranstad
- Mamusa / Schweizer-Reneke
- Lekwa-Teemane / Bloemhof
- Phokwane / Jan Kempdorp
- Tokologo / Tokologo/Dealesville
- Tswelopele / Tikwana/Hoopstad
- Mangaung / Bloemfontein Airport
- Naledi / Wepener
- Masilonyana / Brandfort
The SAWS furthermore advised the public not to go fishing or play golf as both the golf clubs and fishing rods are good conductors of electricity.
“Be aware that any combination of hail, strong winds, and/or heavy downpours can accompany the storms.”
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HAIL, STRONG WINDS, AND HEAVY DOWNPOURS CAN ACCOMPANY THE STORMS
If possible, avoid crossing rivers and swollen streams where water is above your ankles. If trapped in a vehicle during a flood, abandon it and climb to higher ground.
“In buildings, move valuables to a safe place above the expected flood level. Switch off electricity at the supply point to the building. In rural areas, protect/relocate animals to a safe place on higher ground. Take caution when traveling or avoid traveling as roads may be flooded, with potholes being filled with water, and there may be sinkholes.”
SAWS
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