Level 2 yellow warnings have been issued for severe thunderstorms in several states.
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Amber Level 2 for severe thunderstorms that can produce large amounts of small hail or heavy rain that can cause localized flooding, as well as strong winds and excessive lightning that can cause structural damage in at least five states. warnings are expected to be issued. This was announced by the South African Bureau of Meteorology.
Shock-based warning
Yellow for severe thunderstorms with large amounts of small hail, severe thunderstorms leading to localized flooding of sensitive roads, low-lying areas, and bridges, strong winds that can lead to damage to structures, and the possibility of excessive lightning strikes. A level 2 warning will be issued. It is expected to occur in the escarpment areas of Mpumalanga, south-central Limpopo, the north-west interior of KwaZulu-Natal, and even northern and north-west central Free State.
Fire hazard warning
Very high fire danger is expected in central and eastern Northern Cape and western Free State and North West regions.
recommendation
A heat wave with high temperatures is expected to last until Friday in the Jo Gkabi district of the Eastern Cape, and until Thursday in the Free State, eastern Northern Cape and southern and western parts of the North West, but mainly in the North West. It will continue until Saturday in all areas.
???Weather forecast for Thursday, February 22, 2024. Cloudy and hot to warm with scattered to isolated showers and thunderstorms expected in the central and eastern regions. Otherwise, it's okay. ??Weather Warning: Yellow Level 2 for severe thunderstorms. #saw#South AfricaWeather pic.twitter.com/168Ool9KXI
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherService) February 21, 2024
Weather in your area
gauteng province The weather will be nice and warm, but partly cloudy this afternoon with a chance of showers and thunderstorms by late afternoon.
The expected UVB sunburn index is extreme.
It will be cloudy in the east in the morning, with a chance of drizzle and fog along the cliffs. Mpumalanga.
Otherwise, partly cloudy and warm conditions are expected with locally scattered showers and thunderstorms across the eastern Highveld.
Limpopo It will be cloudy in the central and eastern parts of the country in the morning, with fog forming on the cliffs.
Otherwise, partly cloudy, warm to hot days are expected with scattered showers and thunderstorms across the Southeast, except in the Far Northeast.
Partly cloudy, hot to very hot days with afternoon showers and thunderstorms possible. northwest.
of free state Partly cloudy skies, with high to very high temperatures and afternoon showers and thunderstorms expected, except in the west.
Morning fog is expected along the coast. northern cape.
Otherwise, sunny to hot weather is expected, but it will be cloudy in the east with afternoon showers and thunderstorms in the far northeast.
South to southeast winds will be calm to breezy along the coast, but will pick up at times in the afternoon.
of western cape It will be cloudy to cloudy in the east and south, with clear skies in the northeast by late morning.
Otherwise, it will be sunny and cool to warm, but high temperatures are expected in the interior Northeast.
Winds along the coast will be strong from the south to southeast along the west and southwest coasts, weakening by the evening.
The expected UVB sunburn index is extreme.
The western half is expected to be sunny and warm. eastern capeIt became cloudy in the evening.
Winds along the coast will be moderately southwesterly, becoming moderately southerly in the afternoon.
The eastern half of the state expects sunny skies and high temperatures north of the bluffs.
Otherwise, expect it to be cloudy and cool with a chance of light rain or drizzle.
Winds along the coast will be calm southwesterly, becoming calm southeasterly in the afternoon.
KwaZulu-Natal Morning fog is expected to form inland.
Otherwise, a cloudy, warm to hot day is expected with scattered showers and thunderstorms along the coast and northeast.
Winds along the coast north of Durban will be moderate to breezy northeasterly, while calm to moderate winds are expected elsewhere.
The expected UVB sunburn index is extreme.