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Sunday storm warning issued for KZN

Zululanders should brace for stormy Sunday as weather service issues level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms

ZULULANDERS are potentially in for a stormy Sunday after the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms.

The warning is in place from 10am until 11pm tomorrow.

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“A deepening surface trough extending from the KZN interior is expected to result in isolated showers and thundershowers over KZN, except in the extreme north-east,” said the SAWS.

“These thunderstorms are expected to become severe over the central and eastern parts of KZN, resulting in a high likelihood of minor impacts.”

Potential impacts

  • Localised damage to settlements and infrastructure
  • Localised flooding of susceptible roads and bridges
  • Slippery roads and poor visibility, as well as difficult driving conditions on dirt and slippery roads
  • Potential hail

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Tamlyn Cramer

With a background in publishing in the UK, Tamlyn has been in the news industry since 2013, working her way up from journalist to sub-editor. She holds a diploma in journalism from the London School of Journalism. Tamlyn has a passion for hard environmental news, and has covered many such stories during her time at the Zululand Observer. She is passionate about the written word and helping others polish their skill.
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