Well, that is surprising. SNOWFALL is confirmed NOW in these parts of South Africa on Friday.
LOOK AT THESE PHOTOS OF THE SNOWFALL CONFIRMED
According to reviews on social media, mild snowfall was confirmed on the Mahlasela Pass close to Afriski in Lesotho.
Meanwhile, HIGH-level warnings for extreme thunderstorms have been issued for a number of areas in South Africa on Friday.
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THE WARNINGS WERE ISSUED FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS AND WINDS
According to VoxWeather, degree 6 warnings have been issued for the North West and Free State, whereas degree 2 warnings have been issued for a number of different parts of the nation.
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The following areas shall be affected by the extent 6 warning:
- Vryburg
- Schweizer-Reneke
- Taung
- Jan Kempdorp
- Warrenton
- Vaalboschhoek
- Christiana
- Britten
- Bloemhof
- Talsen
- Hertzogville
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THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED BY A LEVEL 2 WARNING
Level 2 extreme thunderstorms will have an effect on the next areas:
- Steve Tshwete / Middelburg
- Thembisile Hani / Tweefontein
- Ekurhuleni / Kempton park
- Govan Mbeki / Secunda
- Emalahleni / Emalahleni/Witbank
- Lekwa / Standerton
- Victor Khanye / Delmas
- Joe Morolong / Hotazel
- Tsantsabane / Postmasburg
- Mangaung / Bloemfontein
- Thembelihle / Hopetown
- Tokologo / Tokologo/Dealesville
- Dikgatlong / Barkly West
- Naledi / Wepener
- Mohokare / Aliwal North
- Kopanong / Fauresmith
- Inxuba Yethemba / Cradock
- Elundini / Nqanqarhu/Maclear
- Enoch Magijima – Tarkastad / Tarkastad
- Emalahleni / Lady Frere
The South African Weather Services (SAWS) warned that localized flooding of inclined roads, low-lying areas and bridges are attainable.
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It moreover stated localized injury to infrastructure, settlements (formal and casual), property, livelihood, autos and livestock may also be attainable.
“If possible, stay indoors, away from metal objects. Move to high ground when you observe rising water levels. Keep an eye on the SAWS website for any updates regarding severe thunderstorm development and movement.”
SAWS
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DAMAGING WINDS WILL AFFECT THESE AREAS
Level 1 damaging winds will have an effect on:
- M_Mbizana / Wild Coast Sun
- M_Port St Johns / Port St Johns
- M_Nyandeni/King Sabata / Coffee Bay
- M_Mnquma / Wavecrest
- M_Great Kei / Kei River
- M_Buffalo City / Buffalo City
- M_Ngqushwa / Ngqushwa
- M_Ndlambe / Port Alfred
- M_Sundays river valley / Cape Padrone
- M_Ndlambe / Port Alfred
The SAWS stated the issue in navigation, native disruptions inside ports and harbours, smaller to medium dimension vessesls breaking mooring strains in harbour can be attainable.
It suggested that small/medium vessels take shelter.
