Thunderstorm to follow scorching weather

Zululanders urged to brace for severe thunderstorms after scorching Monday heat

May 4, 2026

Gugu Myeni 1 minute read

Thunderstorms expected over Zululand PHOTO: Daniel Lerman/Unsplash

After today’s (Monday) scorching temperatures, Zululanders should brace for heavy downpours from Tuesday afternoon.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a level 6 warning for severe thunderstorms that will impact parts of KZN, including the Zululand region, from 12 noon until 11pm on Tuesday.

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The areas that will be affected in the region are: uMhlathuze, Hlabisa, Hluhluwe, Jozini, Nongoma, Pongola, Mtubatuba and uMhlabuyalingana.

“A cold front is expected to pass over the eastern parts and a cut-off low is expected to be over the central parts of the country tomorrow (Tuesday), resulting in widespread showers and thundershowers.

“Thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by strong, damaging winds, hail and heavy downpours, resulting in a high likelihood of significant impacts over the south-eastern and north-eastern parts of KZN tomorrow (Tuesday).

“Models indicate rainfall accumulation in excess of 80mm, which will increase the likelihood of flash floods in these areas.” said the SAWS.

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