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Severe weather
Free State residents can expect severe thunderstorms for the weekend as a series of cold fronts passes through the province. Weather Forecaster Lungile Makondo says cool conditions with isolated showers and thundershowers mainly over the central and eastern parts of the Free State can be expected on Saturday.
Yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms
Area: Northern Cape, Free State, North West
Validity: 17-18 April 2026#saws #weatheroutlook #Warning pic.twitter.com/EfKR9V5Pu2— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) April 17, 2026
Sunday will be cool and windy with a possibility of heavy downpours, strong winds, excessive lightning and the chance of localised flooding.
Makondo says Monday will start off with cold to cool conditions with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers mainly over the central and eastern parts of the Free State.
“The Free State Province can expect unsettled weather conditions this weekend as a series of cold fronts move across the country on Saturday. We are expecting cool temperatures with isolated showers and showers over the central and Eastern parts of the province. We also have a Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms, which will also be in place on Sunday.” – reporting by Abigail Visagie
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