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Severe thunderstorms, heavy downpours for PTA this weekend
The weather service has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms with strong winds, heavy downpours and possible hail.
The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms with strong winds, heavy downpours and possible hail this weekend.
Speaking to Rekord, SA Weather Services forecaster Lulama Pheme said temperatures were expected to drop significantly after a hot week.
“Today we are expecting later afternoon thundershowers with a maximum of 30 degrees,” Pheme said.
He said a 60% of rain was predicted on Saturday afternoon going into the evening.
“We have issued a yellow level 2 warning for disruptive rainfall which could lead to flooding. We are expecting temperatures to drop in the mid-20s for Saturday.”
Heavy downpours are expected to persist throughout Sunday, said Pheme.
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