Warning of severe thunderstorms over KwaZulu-Natal until Tuesday

The South African Weather Services has issued a warning of severe thunderstorms over the southern and western parts of KwaZulu-Natal until Tuesday.

There is a possibility of localised flooding in low-lying areas and damage to critical infrastructure and housing, particularly in informal settlements.

Forecaster Stacy Colborne says there is a 60% chance of rain in some parts of the province.

⚠️Yellow thunderstorm warning for western and central KZN, eastern Free State and southern Highveld of Mpumalanga from this afternoon.

?️hail of damaging nature, strong winds, heavy rain leading to flooding of susceptible roads possible.

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 26, 2020

“We are expecting a 60% chance of showers and thundershowers over Southern and Western KZN. Otherwise a 30% chance over the rest of the province. We are expecting a warning of severe thunderstorms to occur over the Western parts of KZN. Places included are Newcastle,  Vryheid, Ladysmith, Greentown, Estcourt, Moon River,  Giants Castle and Underberg. Looking at tomorrow, 60% chance of showers and thundershowers mostly over the Western parts of KZN otherwise a 30% chance over the rest of the province. We do have a warning out against for severe thunderstorms over the Western parts of KZN for tomorrow as well.”

Kwazulu Natal Tomorrow ‘s Weather overview: 27.10.2020 pic.twitter.com/rL4SLsxNBo

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 26, 2020