MORE thunderstorms expected on WEDNESDAY in several areas of SA Photos: Stock/Canva
Severe thunderstorms with HAIL expected NOW- here are the affected areas
Level 2 and 4 warnings for severe thunderstorms with HAIL is expected NOW in several parts of SA. Here are the areas that will be affected.
MORE thunderstorms expected on WEDNESDAY in several areas of SA Photos: Stock/Canva
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a warning for severe thunderstorms with HAIL expected for NOW in several parts of South Africa.
THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WITH EXPECTED NOW
“Localised damage to infrastructure, settlements, property, vehicles, livelihood and livestock can be expected due to the combination of heavy downpours, excessive lightning and large amounts of small hail.
“Further, heavy downpours are expected to result in localised flooding of susceptible roads, low-lying areas and bridges and possibly cause minor vehicle accidents. Disruptions to municipal services and livelihoods are also possible. Excessive lightning may cause danger to life.”
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THESE AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED
Yellow Level 2 Warnings are issued for severe thunderstorms in these areas:
- Inxuba Yethemba
- Cradock
- Walter Sisulu – Burgersdorp
- Burgersdorp
- Matatiele
- Ntabankulu
- Walter Sisulu – Jamestown
- Jamestown
- Mhlontlo
- Umzimvubu
- Mount Ayliff
- Enoch Magijima – Tarkastad
- Tarkastad
- Great Kei
- Komga
- Intsika Yethu
- Cofimvaba
- King Sabata Dalindyebo
- Mthatha
- Tsantsabane / Postmasburg
- Ga-Segonyana / Kuruman
- Kareeberg / VanWyksvlei
- Emthanjeni / De Aar
- Renosterberg / Petrusville
- Emthanjeni / De Aar
- Raymond Mhlaba – Fort Beaufort
- Fort Beaufort
- Nyandeni
- Libode
- Umzimvubu
- Mount Ayliff
- Umzimkhulu
- Inkosi Langalibalele – Escourt
- Escourt
- Endumeni
- Dundee/eNdumeni
- Pixley Ka Seme
- Amersfoort
- Mafube
- Mafube
- Frankfort
- Ngwathe
- Ngwathe
- Parys
- Lekwa
- Standerton
- Govan Mbeki
- Secunda
- Emalahleni
- Witbank
- Steve Tshwete
- Middelburg
- Elias Motsoaledi
- Groblersdal
- Lepele-Nkumpi
- Mogoto
- Ba-Phalaborwa
The SAWS advised that, if possible, the public should stay indoors, away from metal objects and open windows.
“Do not seek shelter under trees or tall objects. Do not go fishing or play golf, as both the golf.”
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The SAWS furthermore issued a warning for veld fire conditions on Friday.
“Conditions are such that the FDI index is above 75. Under these conditions, fires may develop and spread rapidly, resulting in damage to property and possible loss of human and/or animal life.”
The SAWS urged that fire teams be on standby.
THESE AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE VELD FIRE WARNING
These areas will be affected by veld fires:
- Dawid Kruiper – Twee Rivieren
- Twee Rivieren
- Kai !Garib
- Augrabies Falls
- Dawid Kruiper – Upington
- Upington
WHAT TO DO WHEN VELD FIRES APPROACH YOUR PROPERTY
What you should do when veld fire approaches your property:
- Decide whether it is safer to stay or leave the scene.
- Wear protective clothing and footwear.
- Have emergency food and medical supplies ready.
- Move livestock to safer areas.
- Listen to the radio for news updates.
- Wet the garden and house, especially on the side of the approaching fire.
- Plug gutters and fill them with water.
- Fill baths, buckets and dust bins with water in case the water supply fails, and have mops handy.
- Seal any gaps between the doors and floor using wet towels or similar items.
- Close all windows and doors.
- If you decide to stay, go indoors and remain there until the fire has passed.
- Take fire hoses and other firefighting equipment indoors with you.
- Check inside the house, including the roof cavity, and extinguish any small fires immediately.
- Remain vigilant after the fire has passed.
- If you decide to evacuate your home, remember that every second counts:
- Escape first, then call for help. Develop a home fire escape plan and make sure everyone in the family gathers at an agreed meeting place outside.
- Make sure everyone in the family knows two ways to escape from every room.
- Practise feeling your way out with your eyes closed.
- Never stand up in a fire, always crawl low under the smoke and try to keep your mouth covered.
- Practice your family emergency plan / home escape plan frequently with your family.
- Never return to a burning building for any reason, you could die.
- Finally, having a working smoke alarm dramatically increases your chances of surviving a home fire.
