More severe thunderstorms expected to hit parts of KZN: SAWS

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a level 2 yellow warning for severe thunderstorms in the northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal, specifically uThukela district, Amajuba, parts of Umzinyathi, Umgungundlovu and Harry Gwala.

Forecaster Wiseman Dlamini says the warning is only in place for Friday.

Looking ahead to Saturday and Sunday, he says there’s a 60% chance of showers and thundershowers from Saturday afternoon.

“Looking at the weather forecast for today. We are still expecting a 30% chance of showers and thundershowers over the central parts of the province as well as coastal areas. However, over the western parts of KZN, we do expect a 50% chance of showers and thundershowers. Also, there is a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms over municipalities like Uthukela District, Amajuba, some parts of Umzinyathi, Umgungundlovu and Harry Gwala,” says Dlamini.

⛈️Weather & severe weather alerts for tomorrow, 10 January 2025. As well as the weather outlooks for Saturday & Sunday, 11 – 12 January 2025.
Showers & thundershowers are expected over the eastern areas, as well as along the south coast on Friday & Sunday. #saws #weatheroutlook pic.twitter.com/E4saQA8geU

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) January 9, 2025