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Warning! Very COLD, snowy Friday expected and it is just the start
Very cold, wet, snowy and windy conditions are expected. Snowfall is expected from the afternoon into the evening.
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The South African Weather Services (SAWS) has warned that a very cold, wet, snowy, and windy Friday is expected.
SEVERAL WEATHER WARNINGS HAS BEEN ISSUED BY THE SAWS
Snowfall can be expected on the mountainous regions from the afternoon into the evening.
“A cold to very cold day ahead for the southern and eastern provinces with maximums in some areas not exceeding 8°C.
“Snow is expected to fall over the high ground of KZN and extreme eastern Free State which may lead to disruptions”
These cold and rainy conditions are expected to spread to the Eastern Cape during Thursday and to parts of KwaZulu-Natal in the evening hours, extending into Friday.
“Widespread rainfall of 15 to 35mm is expected over the southern parts of the Western Cape and the south-western parts of the Eastern Cape. 24-hour accumulated rainfall of up to 40 to 50mm is also likely along coastal and adjacent mountainous regions of the eastern Garden Route District of the Western Cape and the south coast and adjacent interior of the Eastern Cape which may result in localised flooding of susceptible areas and roads.”
The SAWS has issued several warnings for the coming weekend.
Hlomuka urged residents across KwaZulu-Natal on Friday to exercise extreme caution as weather conditions are expected to deteriorate due to an incoming cold front.
These weather conditions may affect road conditions and the flow of traffic, causing congestion and delays, and the possible closure of sections of the N3 Toll Route in the interest of safety.
Extra care should be taken when driving in this weather.
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The SAWS have urged farmers and the public to take care of their pets and livestock outside. Please ensure that they are protected from these severe weather conditions.
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