A degree 6 warning for HAILSTORMS and FLOODS was issued for these parts of South Africa for Friday.
THE LEVEL 6 WARNING IS IN PLACE FROM MIDDAY UNTIL MIDNIGHT
The(*6*)SAWS) stated flash flooding of roads, prone settlements, and hazard to life in crossing fast-flowing streams.
“Large quantities of small hail/massive hail could cause injury to autos and tough driving situations, particularly the place heavy downpours are current. These situations can result in main journey disruptions and might be aggravated by doable falling bushes blocking main roads.
“Loss of agricultural production is also likely, together with disruption to essential services.”
SAWS
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THESE ARE THE AREAS THAT WILL BE AFFECTED:
- Bergrivier / Redelinghuys
- Cederberg / Clanwilliam
- Witzenberg / Ceres
- Karoo Hoogland / Sutherland
- Saldanha Bay / Langebaan
- Swartland / Malmesbury
- Laingsburg
- Prince Albert
- Kannaland / Ladismith
- Swellendam
- Langeberg / Robertson
- Hessequa / Riversdale
- Swellendam
- Overstrand / Hermanus
The warning is in place from 12:00 till midnight on Friday.
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‘STAY INDOORS AND AWAY FROM METAL OBJECTS’
The SAWS suggested staying indoors, the place doable, away from steel objects. Do not search shelter below bushes or tall objects.
Stay away from fishing or enjoying golf, as golf golf equipment and fishing rods are good.
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Meanwhile, a degree 4 warning for the extreme warning was issued for extra areas of the nation.
The SAWS moreover warned that enormous quantities of small hail/massive hail may trigger injury to autos and tough driving situations, particularly the place heavy downpours are current.
THESE AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED BY LEVEL 4 WARNING:
- Drakenstein / Paarl
- City of Cape Town / Cape Town metropolis
- Stellenbosch
- Cape Agulhas
- Oudtshoorn
- George
- Knysna
- Bitou / Plettenberg Bay
- Mossel Bay / Mosselbay
- Karoo Hoogland / Sutherland
- Beaufort West
- Hantam / Calvinia
- Matzikama / Vredendal
Furthermore, a degree 2 warning was issued for these parts of the nation.
A LEVEL 2 WARNING IS ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
- eDumbe / Paulpietersburg
- Enoch Magijima – Molteno / Molteno
- Engcobo / Ncobo
- Nyandeni / Libode
- Ingquza Hill / Lusikisiki
- Mbizana / Bizana
- Matatiele
- Ubuhlebezwe / Ixopo
- uMngeni / Howick
- Nquthu / Nqutu
- Abaqulusi / Vryheid/Abaqulusi
- eMadlangeni / Utrecht
- Okhahlamba / Royal National Park
- Senqu / Barkly East
A degree 2 disruptive rain warning was issued. The SAWS warned concerning the flooding of potholes, settlements, and low-lying bridges.
“Difficult driving conditions on dirt roads. Motor vehicle accidents due to slippery roads and reduced visibility. Localized and short-term disruption to essential services (water, electricity, communication network, etc).”
SAWS
- Kagisano/Molopo / Tosca
- Mangaung – Naledi / Vryburg
- Joe Morolong / Hotazel
- Mangaung – Naledi / Vryburg
- Greater Taung / Taung
- Tsantsabane / Postmasburg
- Kgatelopele / Daniëlskuil
- Tsantsabane / Postmasburg
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