Gauteng, are you ready? The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 4 warning for disruptive winds along KwaZulu-Natal's (KZN) east coast this Sunday. This follows Saturday's initial warning, indicating potentially hazardous conditions for residents and marine activities.
What to Expect:
Forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela warns that the strong winds could significantly impact marine navigation. In addition to the winds, thundershowers are also predicted for parts of KZN, the Eastern Cape, and the Western Cape.
Detailed Forecast:
“We're expecting partly cloudy conditions to dominate the central part into the eastern areas, with a 30 per cent chance of showers and thundershowers expected over the Northern Cape, the Northwest, the Free State into KwaZulu-Natal and the eastern half of the Eastern Cape. Scattered showers and thundershowers are expected over the central and the western parts of KwaZulu-Natal into the afternoon into the extreme eastern parts of the Free State,” Thobela explained.
- KwaZulu-Natal (KZN): Expect disruptive winds along the east coast and scattered thundershowers throughout the day.
- Eastern Cape: A 30% chance of showers and thundershowers, particularly in the eastern half.
- Western Cape: Thundershowers expected.
- Northern Cape, Northwest, Free State: Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers and thundershowers.
Residents are advised to stay informed about weather updates and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. Mariners should exercise extreme caution and monitor conditions closely before venturing out to sea.
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