Thunderstorms, veld fires and strong winds expected in parts of SA on FRIDAY Photos: Stock/Canva
Thunderstorms, veld fires and strong winds expected in parts of SA on FRIDAY
The SA Weather Service warned that severe thunderstorms, veld fires, and strong winds are expected in parts of SA on FRIDAY.
Thunderstorms, veld fires and strong winds expected in parts of SA on FRIDAY Photos: Stock/Canva
Severe thunderstorms, veld fires, and strong winds are expected in parts of South Africa on FRIDAY.
THUNDERSTORMS, VELD FIRES, AND STRONG WINDS ARE EXPECTED
The SA Weather Service (SAWS) issued a level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms for Friday.
“Localized flooding of susceptible roads, low-lying areas, and bridges. Localized damage to infrastructure, settlements (formal and informal), property, livelihood, vehicles, and livestock due to hail. Localized communication disruption.”
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THESE PARTS OF SA WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE THUNDERSTORMS
The following areas will be affected by the severe thunderstorms:
- Metsimaholo
- Sasolburg
- Mafube
- Frankfort
- Phumelela
- Warden
- Maluti a Phofung
- Van Reenen
“If possible, stay indoors, away from metal objects. Move to high ground when you observe rising water levels.”
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A LEVEL 2 WARNING WAS ISSUED FOR DAMAGING WINDS
The SAWS furthermore issued a level 2 warning for damaging winds in the following areas of the country.
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These areas will be affected:
- M_Richtersveld / Port Nolloth
- M_Nama Khoi / Kleinzee
- M_Kamiesberg / Hondeklip Bay
- M_Matzikama / Strandfontein
- M_Saldanha Bay / Saldanha Bay
- M_Table Bay / Table Bay
- M_City of Cape town / Cape Point
- M_Overstrand / Hermanus
“Difficulty in navigating at sea is possible due to strong winds, and quick successive steep waves can be expected.
“Small vessels and personal watercraft (e.g., kayaks) are at risk of taking on water and capsizing in a locality.”
VELD WARNINGS WERE ALSO ISSUED FOR FRIDAY
Meanwhile, veld fire warnings were also issued for Friday in these areas:
- Kagisano/Molopo / Tosca
- Joe Morolong / Hotazel
- Dawid Kruiper – Upington / Upington
- Tsantsabane / Postmasburg
- Ga-Segonyana / Kuruman
- Kgatelopele / Daniëlskuil
- Kai !Garib / Augrabies Falls
- Siyancuma / Griquastad
- Thembelihle / Hopetown
- Siyathemba / Prieska
- !Kheis / Groblershoop
- Mohokare / Aliwal North
- Mamusa / Schweizer-Reneke
The SAWS said conditions are such that the FDI index is above 75.
“Under these conditions, fires may develop and spread rapidly, damaging property and possibly losing human and animal life.”
It advised that fire teams should be on standby.
WHAT WILL THE WEATHER CONDITIONS BE FOR THE REST OF SA
Here are the weather conditions for the rest of the country for Friday:
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