WEATHER UPDATE: Heavy wind and rain headed for KZN this evening

The service reported heavy downpours and strong winds expected this evening, extending into tomorrow morning.

October 9, 2019

Tersia Gopi Less than a minute

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a weather watch for thunderstorms over the north-eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal, which include Newcastle and surrounding areas.

The service reported heavy downpours and strong damaging winds expected this evening (Wednesday) extending into tomorrow morning.

Watch:09/10/2019 20h00 TO:10/10/2019 04h00 Severe Thunderstorms- are expected over the north-eastern parts of KZN from this evening (Wednesday) extending into tomorrow morning with possible heavy downpours and strong damaging winds.

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 9, 2019

Here are handy tips courtesy of SAWS, to follow when faced with a thunderstorm:

Seeing that the thunderstorm season is upon us, here is a reminder of the difference between normal and severe thunderstorms.
REMEMBER: When thunder roars, go indoors! #BeWeatherSMART @_ArriveAlive @N3Route @huisgenoot @landbou @GrainSA @AgriSAOfficial @FarmersWeeklySA pic.twitter.com/0V9d2DrqX2

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 3, 2019