South African Weather Service прогнозирует сильные грозы, град и сильный ветер в некоторых регионах Южной Африки в пятницу
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South African Weather Service прогнозирует сильные грозы, град и сильный ветер в некоторых регионах Южной Африки в пятницу

The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms, excessive lightning, small hail, and gusty winds across sections of the Northern Cape and Western Cape.

These storms are anticipated to deliver heavy lightning, significant amounts of small hail, and strong gusts to the western and southern areas of the Namakwa District Municipality within the Northern Cape. Similar weather is expected in the Central Karoo and West Coast districts of the Western Cape.

Furthermore, extremely high fire danger conditions are forecasted for the northeastern regions of the Northern Cape.

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In Gauteng, the weather is predicted to be warm and partly cloudy, accompanied by a very high UVB sunburn index. Mpumalanga will experience morning fog patches near the escarpment, transitioning into partly cloudy and cool to warm conditions. Isolated afternoon showers and thundershowers are anticipated, excluding the far southwest area.

Limpopo is expected to start cloudy in the east, otherwise remaining partly cloudy and warm, with isolated afternoon showers and thundershowers over parts of the east and southwest. North West will maintain fine and warm weather initially, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon with isolated showers and thundershowers in the east.

The Free State is forecast to be fine and warm, gradually becoming partly cloudy later in the day. In the Northern Cape, conditions will be partly cloudy and range from warm to hot, featuring isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers over the south-eastern and central areas, while the western parts and southern high ground will see widespread showers and thundershowers.

The Western Cape is set to be partly cloudy over the Little and Central Karoo in the morning, with widespread showers and thundershowers developing by the afternoon. Outside of this area, cloudy and warm conditions with scattered showers and thundershowers are expected.

The western portion of the Eastern Cape will have morning fog in some southern locations, followed by fine and cool to warm weather. It will become cloudy, with scattered showers and thundershowers, though these will remain isolated along the coast. The eastern half of the Eastern Cape is expected to be cloudy, with fog patches south of the escarpment. Otherwise, conditions will be fine and warm to hot before turning cloudy with isolated showers and thundershowers.

KwaZulu-Natal is expected to have morning fog inland, followed by partly cloudy and warm weather. Isolated showers and thundershowers are predicted for the extreme southwest and northeast. High UVB sunburn conditions are anticipated in Gauteng and the Western Cape, and high levels are expected in KwaZulu-Natal.

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Severe thunderstorms, heavy rains, and storm winds expected in parts of South Africa over the weekend

The South African Weather Service has warned of possible severe thunderstorms, heavy downpours, destructive winds, and potential flooding in various regions of the country.

Residents of several provinces in South Africa are advised to prepare for an unsettled weekend. Saturday is expected to bring severe thunderstorms, torrential rain, storm winds, and flooding, while Sunday will see cooler and more changeable weather conditions across large areas of the country.

On Saturday, September 19th, the South African Weather Service issued an Orange Level 5 warning for severe thunderstorms in the northeastern parts of the Northern Cape and the far western Free State. Heavy downpours, destructive winds, excessive lightning, and hail are possible. The service warns of the risk of flooding, slippery roads, reduced visibility, injuries, and potential threat to life.

Forecast for widespread thunderstorms

Rainfall is expected across a vast area of the country on Saturday, with the highest probability concentrated in the Northern Cape and neighboring areas. According to the precipitation map, there is an 80% probability of widespread showers and thunderstorms in some parts of the Northern Cape, while the chance of scattered rain and thunderstorms in adjacent areas is 60%.

A 60% probability of rain is also forecast for some parts of the Eastern Cape and along sections of the KwaZulu-Natal coast. In other areas, including parts of the North West, Free State, central Western Cape, eastern Mpumalanga, and Limpopo, the probability of isolated showers or thunderstorms is 30%. Gauteng province is predicted to avoid the worst weather conditions on Saturday; it is expected to be cloudy and cool, followed by a transition to partly cloudy skies during the day and warmer conditions in the far north.

The most serious warning is in effect in the northeastern part of the Northern Cape and the far western Free State. According to the weather service, severe thunderstorms in these areas may be accompanied by torrential rain, strong winds, excessive lightning, and hail. A Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms has also been issued for the western Free State, far western North West, and central Northern Cape, where localized flooding is possible. The Northern Cape is expected to be cloudy, windy, and cool to warm, with scattered and widespread showers and thunderstorms in most areas.

Flooding threat along the KZN coast

KwaZulu-Natal faces a separate Yellow Level 2 warning for disruptive rain on Saturday morning. The rain could cause localized flooding in settlements, on roads, and low-lying bridges, and power and communication outages are also possible. Drivers were advised to account for slippery roads and limited visibility. The province will remain cloudy and cool, although isolated rains will increase to scattered precipitation along the coast and adjacent inland areas.

Destructive winds in three provinces

Strong winds add danger to the weekend conditions, as a Yellow Level 2 warning covers most of the Northern Cape, western and northern Western Cape, and far western North West. These winds are capable of damaging settlements, disrupting communication and power services, and hindering driving. Strong or near-stormy southeasterly winds are forecast along the Northern Cape coast. Despite the wet and windy weather elsewhere, an extremely high fire danger index is expected in the western Bushveld of Limpopo.

Cool, wet weather to spread across South Africa on Sunday

Conditions will remain unstable on Sunday. The weather service forecast shows that a large area of cooler and cooler weather will begin to spread across the central and southern regions of the country. In some parts of the central interior, including areas around the Northern Cape and Free State, extending towards the Eastern Cape, a 60% probability of showers and thunderstorms is forecast. There is also a 30% probability of rain or thunderstorms in the western interior, southern coast, and KwaZulu-Natal. The Western Cape is expected to become cooler in some places, and strong coastal winds are also forecast around the southwest Cape.

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