MORE severe thunderstorms, hail, and lightning expected FRIDAY Photos: Stock/Canva/ Pexels
MORE severe thunderstorms, hail, and lightning expected FRIDAY
The SA Weather warned that MORE severe thunderstorms, hail, and lightning are expected on FRIDAY for several parts of South Africa.
MORE severe thunderstorms, hail, and lightning expected FRIDAY Photos: Stock/Canva/ Pexels
MORE severe thunderstorms, hail, and lightning are expected on FRIDAY for several parts of South Africa.
MORE SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS, HAIL, AND LIGHTNING EXPECTED
According to the SA Weather Service (SAWS), most of South Africa will experience severe thunderstorms, hail, and excessive lightning.
Are you in the area and have photos? We would love to see it. Please WhatsApp your photos to 060 011 0211. Please remember to include your name, surname, and location.
ALSO READ: Free State farmer struck and killed by lightning in veld
“Localised flooding of susceptible roads, low-lying areas and bridges. Localised damage to infrastructure, settlements (informal), property, vehicles, livelihood, and livestock.”
SAWS
It furthermore warned that damage to infrastructure, settlements, property, vehicles, livelihood, and livestock could be expected due to the combination of heavy downpours, excessive lightning, damaging winds, and hail.
“Further, heavy downpours are expected to result in localised flooding of susceptible roads, low-lying areas, and bridges and possibly cause dangerous driving conditions. Disruptions to municipal services and livelihoods are also possible. Excessive lightning may cause danger to life.”
SAWS
THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN SA WILL BE AFFECTED:
The following areas will be affected:
- Lephalale
- Blouberg / Alldays
- Bela-Bela
- Victor Khanye / Delmas
- Kagisano/Molopo / Tosca
- Mangaung – Naledi / Vryburg
- Tswaing / Ottosdal
- Metsimaholo / Metsimaholo/Sasolburg
- Lekwa / Standerton
- Siyancuma / Griquastad
- Sol Plaatjie / Kimberley
- Masilonyana / Brandfort
- Nketoana / Reitz
- Dihlabeng / Bohlokong
- Phumelela / Warden
- Breede Valley / Worcester
- Karoo Hoogland / Sutherland
- Ubuntu / Victoria West
- Umsobomvu / Noupoort
- Walter Sisulu – Jamestown / Jamestown
- Elundini / Nqanqarhu/Maclear
- Mohokare / Aliwal North
- Letsemeng / Koffiefontein
- Tswelopele / Tikwana/Hoopstad
- City of Johannesburg / Johannesburg
- City of Tshwane / Pretoria
- Thabazimbi
The SAWS advised the public to stay indoors, if possible, and also away from metal objects.
ALSO READ:Watch: Sand tornado and storm sweeps through parts of Northern Cape
‘MOVE TO HIGH GROUND WHEN YOU OBSERVE RISING WATER LEVELS’
“Move to high ground when you observe rising water levels. Keep an eye on the SAWS website for any updates regarding severe thunderstorm development and movement.”
SAWS
ALSO READ: Watch: FIRE TORNADO caught on camera, several injured
