KwaZulu-Natal Weather warnings heavy rain
BREAKING: HEAVY rain of more than 100mm expected in parts of SA Photos: Stock/Canva

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KwaZulu-Natal weather: Severe thunderstorms expected TODAY

The SA weather service says scattered showers accompanied by severe thunderstorms are expected in parts of KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday.

21-10-23 16:48
KwaZulu-Natal Weather warnings heavy rain
BREAKING: HEAVY rain of more than 100mm expected in parts of SA Photos: Stock/Canva

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms in KwaZulu-Natal.

The warning is valid from 15:00 until 23:00 on Saturday, 21 October.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN KWAZULU-NATAL

The weather service said scattered showers and thundershowers are expected over most parts of the province but isolated in the north.

“Possible severe thunderstorms over the western and midlands of KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday afternoon into the evening resulting in localised impacts in places,” the weather service said.

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POSSIBLE IMPACTS:

  • Localised damage to infrastructure, settlements and livestock.
  • Falling trees blocking minor roads.
  • Localised injuries due to flying debris.
  • Localised flooding.

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CUT-OFF LOW TO WREAK HAVOC IN CAPE PROVINCES

On Friday, 20 October the weather service said a cut-off low-pressure system is in the process of developing over the southern Atlantic Ocean, to the south-west of the Western Cape.

“Whilst cut-off lows are typically efficient producers of rain, often of a heavy nature, these systems also have a reputation for causing widespread severe weather such as flooding, heavy rainfall, and severe thunderstorms.

“Widespread showers and thundershowers can be expected over parts of the Western and Eastern Cape on Saturday, shifting eastwards on Sunday, when continuing to affect the Eastern Cape,” SAWS said.