Categories: Weather
| On 4 years ago

Severe thunderstorms, hail forecast for Gauteng, North West

By Citizen Reporter

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that severe thunderstorms, strong winds, heavy downpours and small hail conditions are expected over the West Rand, Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Sedibeng on Friday.

Weather watches have also been issued for the eastern parts of the North West province today, and over the central and western parts of the province on Saturday. Residents and motorists have been warned of the possibility of flash flooding as a result of heavy downpours.

Mpumalanga is also said to receive rain on Friday.

Veld fire warnings have been issued for the Northern Cape and Little Karoo for Friday and Saturday.

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