Severe thunderstorms are expected in KwaZulu-Natal. Image: iStock
Severe thunderstorms and hail expected in three provinces TODAY
The South African Weather Service says severe thunderstorms, hailwind and heavy rain is expected in three provinces on Sunday.
Severe thunderstorms are expected in KwaZulu-Natal. Image: iStock
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo.
The warning is for Sunday, 22 October 2023.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN THREE PROVINCES
The weather service said severe thunderstorms are expected on Sunday afternoon over Lowveld and norther Lowveld of Mpumalanga and eastern interior of Limpopo.
“They have strong damaging windhail and heavy downpours,” the weather service said.
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POSSIBLE IMPACTS:
Localised flooding of susceptible low-lying areas, informal settlements and susceptible roads.
Minor motor vehicle accidents due to poor driving visibility.
Localised service disruption due to power surges.
Localised damage due to large amounts of small hail.
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CUT-OFF LOW TO BRING ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITONS
On Friday, 20 October the weather service said a cut-off low-pressure system is in the process of developing over the southern Atlantic Ocean, to the south-west of the Western Cape.
“Whilst cut-off lows are typically efficient producers of rain, often of a heavy nature, these systems also have a reputation for causing widespread severe weather such as flooding, heavy rainfall, and severe thunderstorms.
“Widespread showers and thundershowers can be expected over parts of the Western and Eastern Cape on Saturday, shifting eastwards on Sunday, when continuing to affect the Eastern Cape,” SAWS said.
