PICS: Snowfall confirmed in parts of SA today

Snow in November? Yep, Snowfall has been confirmed in these parts of South Africa today, 11 November. Check out these photos…

Well, this is unexpected. SNOWFALL is confirmed NOW in these parts of South Africa on Friday.

LOOK AT THESE PHOTOS OF THE SNOWFALL CONFIRMED

According to reports on social media, light snowfall was confirmed on the Mahlasela Pass near Afriski in Lesotho.

Meanwhile, HIGH-level warnings for severe thunderstorms were issued for several areas in South Africa on Friday.

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THE WARNINGS WERE ISSUED FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS AND WINDS

According to VoxWeather, level 6 warnings were issued for the North West and Free State, while level 2 warnings were issued for several other parts of the country.

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The following areas will be affected by the level 6 warning:

• Vryburg
• Schweizer-Reneke
• Taung
• Jan Kempdorp
• Warrenton
• Vaalboschhoek
• Christiana
• Britten
• Bloemhof
• Talsen
• Hertzogville

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED BY A LEVEL 2 WARNING

Level 2 severe thunderstorms will affect the following 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 susceptible roads, low-lying areas and bridges are possible.

It furthermore said localized damage to infrastructure, settlements (formal and informal), property, livelihood, vehicles and livestock might also be possible.

“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 affect:

• 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 said the difficulty in navigation, local disruptions within ports and harbours, smaller to medium size vessesls breaking mooring lines in harbour would be possible.

It advised that small/medium vessels take shelter.

By: Corné van Zyl