WARNING issued for disruptive SNOW now in these parts of SA

A level 2 warning for DISRUPTIVE SNOW was issued for several parts of South Africa on Wednesday afternoon. 

A WARNING WAS ISSUED FOR DISRUPTIVE SNOW ON WEDNESDAY

According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), the level 2 warning is in place from 12:00 on Wednesday afternoon up until Thursday midnight. 

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“The snow is expected to result in dangerous driving conditions, potential road and pass closures, isolated loss of vulnerable livestock, localised disruption to services.” 

SAWS

Alert chart for tomorrow, 20 July 2023, issued 19 July 2023. Disruptive snow over the high lying areas of the Eastern Cape, extending to the south-western parts of KwaZulu Natal. pic.twitter.com/Gii6J01sEf

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) July 19, 2023

‘DRESS WARMLY AND AVOID HIGH MOUNTAIN PASSES WHERE POSSIBLE

It furthermore urged small-stock farmers to shelter animals. 

“Dress warmly and avoid high mountain passes if possible. Exercise caution when on the roads, as they may be icy and dangerous. Make contact with your closest disaster manager or community leader and keep listening to the radio for updates.” 

SAWS

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HERE ARE THE AREAS THAT WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE DISRUPTIVE SNOW: 

• Dr Beyers Naude – Graaff-Reinet / Graaff – Reinet
• Inxuba Yethemba / Cradock
• Enoch Magijima – Tarkastad / Tarkastad
• Intsika Yethu / Cofimvaba
• Engcobo / Ncobo
• Raymond Mhlaba – Fort Beaufort / Fort Beaufort
• Raymond Mhlaba – Adelaide / Adelaide
• Enoch Magijima – Komani / Komani/Queenstown
• Emalahleni / Lady Frere
• Sakhisizwe / Elliot
• Engcobo / Ncobo
• Mhlontlo / Tsolo
• Elundini / Nqanqarhu/Maclear
• Greater Kokstad / Kokstad
• Umzimkhulu
• Dr N. Dlamini-Zuma – Underberg / Underberg
• Impendle
• uMngeni / Howick
• Inkosi Langalibalele – Sobabili / Sobabili/Goodhom
• Inkosi Langalibalele – Escourt / Escourt
• Okhahlamba / Royal National Park
• Alfred Duma – Ladysmith / Ladysmith

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PLEASE SEND US YOUR SNOW PHOTOS AND VIDEOS:

Please WhatsApp your photos and videos to  060 011 0211. Please remember to include your name, surname, and as many details and information as you have. You are, of course, welcome to send anonymous tips and information.

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