Gauteng residents are being urged to prepare for cold and wet conditions overnight, as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issues a Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms across large parts of the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The warning is in effect from 2pm today until the early hours of Friday morning, with the storms expected to bring hail, strong winds, and heavy rainfall. These conditions could lead to localised flooding, damage to property, and disruptions to services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Residents are advised to exercise caution, avoid flooded roads, and stay indoors during lightning activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to SAWS forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela, the stormy conditions will not only affect Gauteng but also extend to several other provinces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cThese storms are expected to cover Gauteng, the southern parts of Limpopo, North West, Eastern parts of the Northern Cape, into the Free State, as well as the southwestern parts of Mpumalanga,\u201d said Thobela.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn KwaZulu-Natal, the yellow Level 2 warning will cover the western parts of the province, around Newcastle into the eastern parts of Newcastle this afternoon. For tomorrow, cloudy conditions will persist for the eastern provinces, with a 60% chance of showers expected to cover the North West, Gauteng, Free State, and northern parts of the Northern Cape.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Motorists are encouraged to drive with extra vigilance, while communities in low-lying areas should be on alert for possible flash floods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As weather conditions deteriorate, emergency services remain on standby across the province to respond to incidents<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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