Satellite images show the development of strong to severe thunderstorms. Image: Pixabay/ Angelo Ricardo G Hoorn on the severe weather and information centre SA Facebook group
Strong to SEVERE storm development can be seen in satellite images with heavy downpours, hail, and excessive lightning possible
Satellite images show the development of strong to severe thunderstorms. Image: Pixabay/ Angelo Ricardo G Hoorn on the severe weather and information centre SA Facebook group
The latest satellite and top alert as of 15:34 on Wednesday 4 January 2023 published by Angelo Ricardo G Hoorn on the severe weather and information centre SA Facebook group shows strong to severe thunderstorm development.
In satellite images posted by Hoorn, you can see the development of strong to severe thunderstorms with heavy downpours, hail, excessive lightning, and damaging winds in places over the eastern parts of South Africa.
Strong storm development can be seen in the following areas:
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued several weather warnings for Thursday, 5 January 2023.
Road users are urged to be safe on the roads, the Western Cape Government shares the following tips:
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