Mokopane placed under severe thunderstorm watch for this afternoon
Polokwane is not under the watch, however, the South African Weather Service says there is a possibility of isolated showers and thundershowers this afternoon.
MOKOPANE – According to the South African Weather Service, severe thunderstorms are expected over the Waterberg and Sekhukhune regions of Limpopo later today, which includes Mokopane.
Watch:10/10/2019 13h00 TO:10/10/2019 22h00 Severe Thunderstorms- are expected in the Waterberg and Sekhukhune Districts of Limpopo from the afternoon today (Thursday). pic.twitter.com/jg80yRCv1M
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 10, 2019
The watch is active from 11:00 to 20:00 and other areas to be affected include Lepelle-Nkumpi, Bela Bela, Lephalale, Modimolle and Vaalwater.
While Polokwane isn’t under the watch, the Weather Service says there is a possibility of isolated showers and thundershowers for the city this afternoon.
The Travellers Forecast for today Thursday (10 October 2019). Check the weather for the main towns/cities attached below. Have a good day. pic.twitter.com/iWNNL0BuVp
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 10, 2019
The thunderstorm watch comes amidst persistently high temperatures in parts of Limpopo over the past few days and rain will bring relief to parts of the Waterberg district ravaged by wildfires.
Read more: [WATCH] Plumes of smoke seen from raging Bela Bela fire
Temperatures will likely ‘cool’ down from tomorrow but pick up again over the weekend.
The weather service has cautioned people to stay away from metal objects, not to play sport and to stay indoors, should there be a thunderstorm.
