Tips for residents of Alberton amid warnings of severe of thunderstorms
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a warning for possible severe thunderstorms in Southern Gauteng and other parts of the province.
The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for possible severe thunderstorms in Southern Gauteng and other parts of the province.
⚠️ ALERT: THE SA WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WARNING FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS!
— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) April 23, 2025
📅 WHEN: WEDNESDAY, 23/4/2025
📈RAIN PROBABILITY: 70%
📍AREA: ENTIRE GAUTENG, EXCEPT TSHWANE METRO
⏰TIME: 11:00-23:59
🔴POTENTIAL THREATS:
•LOCALISED FLOODING
•HAIL
The warning is forecast for the rest of the week, with Thursday predicted to have a 58% chance of rain, the lowest of 10° and the highest of 18°
Tuesday⛅️12|23°C☂️30%
— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) April 21, 2025
Wednesday🌥️11|21°C☂️63%
Thursday☁️10|18°C☂️58%
Friday🌥️10|21°C☂️49%#JHBWeather
Tuesday⛅️13|24°C☂️25%
Wednesday🌥️13|23°C☂️61%
Thursday☁️12|20°C☂️56%
Friday🌥️12|23°C☂️48%#PTAWeather
There is a possibility of localised flooding or hail.
Tips for residents amid warnings of severe thunderstorms:
- Stay indoors if possible
- Move to higher ground if water levels rise
- Never walk, swim, or dive through floodwaters
- Keep emergency numbers close
- Unplug electrical appliances if rainwater enters your home
‼️⚠️‼️Severe weather alerts for today & tomorrow: 23 - 24 April 2025.
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) April 23, 2025
Severe thunderstorms: Heavy downpours resulting in localised floods, damaging winds, hail & excessive lightning.
Disruptive rainfall: localised floods. #saws #weatheroutlook #southafricanweather pic.twitter.com/PvGk9bNaFJ
