Weather warning: More thunderstorms for KZN on Tuesday

‘These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by strong damaging winds, excessive lightning and heavy downpours,’ said SAWS.

Oct 17, 2022 - 18:32
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Weather warning: More thunderstorms for KZN on Tuesday

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued another Yellow Level 2 warning for thunderstorms in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) on Monday, 17 October.

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THUNDERSTORMS CONTINUE IN KZN

The weather warning is valid from 15:00 to 21:00 on Tuesday, 18 October. An upper-air trough is expected over the western parts of South Africa on Tuesday – this weather system will enhance the development of thunderstorms in KZN.

The weather service said the western parts of the province will be hardest hit. The affected municipalities include Uthukela. Amajuba, Umziyathi and parts of Zululand, Umgungundlovu and Harry Gwala.

“These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by strong damaging winds, excessive lightning and heavy downpours,” said the weather service.

The potential impact of the thunderstorms includes:

  • Possible damage to infrastructure and settlements.
  • Minor vehicle accidents and difficult driving conditions.
  • Increased travelling times.
  • Possible Injuries due to flying debris.
  • Possible flooding due to heavy downpours.

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