Level 5 SEVERE thunderstorms and HAIL expected in Western Cape

Level 5 SEVERE thunderstorms and HAIL expected in Western Cape Photos: SAWS/Stock

Level 5 SEVERE thunderstorms and HAIL expected in Western Cape

A level 5 weather warning for SEVERE thunderstorms and hail was issued for Sunday afternoon. Here is more information.

Level 5 SEVERE thunderstorms and HAIL expected in Western Cape

Level 5 SEVERE thunderstorms and HAIL expected in Western Cape Photos: SAWS/Stock

The SA Weather Services (SAWS) issued a level 5 warning for SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS with HAIL for parts of the Western Cape

THE LEVEL 5 SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS AND HAILS ARE EXPECTED ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Level 5 SEVERE thunderstorms and HAIL expected in Western Cape
Level 5 SEVERE thunderstorms and HAIL expected in Western Cape Photo:SAWS

Weather warnings were issued for most of South Africa on Sunday afternoon.

The SAWS warned that damage to infrastructure, settlements, property, vehicles, communication disruption and loss of agricultural production is possible.

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THESE AREAS IN THE WESTERN CAPE WILL BE AFFECTED:  

  • Bergrivier / Redelinghuys
  • Witzenberg / Ceres
  • Laingsburg
  • Breede Valley / Worcester
  • Swellendam
  • Hessequa / Riversdale

    The level 5 weather warning is expected from midday until midnight on Sunday.  It furthermore advised the public to stay indoors and away from metal objects if possible. 

    “Do not seek shelter under trees or tall objects. Stay away from fishing or playing golf, as both 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. Keep an eye on the SAWS website for any updates regarding severe thunderstorm development and movement.”

    SAWS

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    Meanwhile, a level 3 warning for severe thunderstorms and hail was issued for these parts of the Province:

    • Langeberg / Robertson
    • Swartland / Malmesbury
    • Oudtshoorn
    • Theewaterskloof / Grabouw
    • Theewaterskloof / Grabouw

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    Meanwhile, a level 2 warning for damaging winds was also issued for today in these parts of the Western Cape:

    • M_Saldanha Bay / Saldanha Bay
    • Swartland / Malmesbury
    • M_Swartland / Dassen Island
    • M_City of Cape town / Cape Point
    • M_Overstrand / Hermanus
    • M_Cape Agulhas / Cape Agulhas 1