Weather service issues Level 2 severe thunderstorm alert for Polokwane
Severe thunderstorms may hit Polokwane on Sept 6–7, with the South African Weather Servicex warning of possible hail, flooding and strong winds.
POLOKWANE – The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Level 2 severe thunderstorm warning for Polokwane today (September 6).
According to the SAWS, the warning is valid for today and tomorrow (September 7) with today’s warning in effect from 14:00 this afternoon until 21:59 tonight.
Yellow level 2 warning: Severe thunderstorms
Affected area: Gauteng, Limpopo & Mpumalanga
Validity period: 06 – 07 September 2025.#saws #weatheroutlook #southafricanweather pic.twitter.com/lWUSBjgPsK— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) September 6, 2025
The weather service says the warnings are a result of a steep upper air system situated over the East of South Africa.
“Impacts mostly arise from possible strong, damaging winds and heavy downpours, however, hail is also likely,” their post reads.
A Level 2 warning suggests a high likelihood with minor impact.
The SAWS says localised flooding of susceptible roads, low-lying areas and bridges might be possible as well as large amounts of small hail over an open area.
Their forecast suggests a 60% chance of scattered thundershowers today, while a 30% chance of isolated thundershowers is expected on Sunday.
“Partly cloudy and warm to cool, with isolated to scattered showers & thundershowers over the eastern parts of the country,” their forecast reads.
