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Scattered storms and potential rain today, 71% chance of rain tomorrow

Potential rain will bring a sigh of relief to many, as Middelburg has experienced a seemingly unusual dry beginning to the summer.

Our town’s prayers may finally be answered today or tomorrow, with potential rainfall predicted by The Weather Channel (TWC) and the South African Weather Service (SAWS).

TWC expects scattered thunderstorms and an over 40% chance of rain throughout the afternoon.

Source: The Weather Channel.

 

The expected rainfall will peak at 14:00, with a 57% estimate of it pouring.

SAWS predicts showers and thundershowers between 14:00 to 20:00 today, with 5mm of total rainfall.

Source: SAWS.

Dissenting opinions

AccuWeather offers a dissenting opinion, with only a 7% chance of rainfall throughout the day.

They also expect the weather to remain partly cloudy for most of the afternoon.

AccuWeather also expects a 71% chance of rain tomorrow.

Source: AccuWeather.

YahooWeather agrees with this estimation of a 7% chance of rainfall, and with the 71% chance of rain tomorrow.

Please note that these are compilations of predictions from weather sites, and there is a real possibility that they may turn out inaccurate.

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Matt Handley

Matthew Handley has been working as a journalist and photographer at the Middelburg Observer since December 2022. Matthew was honoured with the Alet Roux Award for Best Young Journalist by the FCJ in 2023. As a community journalist, Matthew covers a diverse variety of topics, with an unwavering adoration for Middelburg.
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