The South African Weather Service has issued weather warnings for several areas for severe thunderstorms and heavy downpours today, 30 January 2023.
By: Michelle Swart
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A yellow level 2 weather warning for severe thunderstorms with heavy downpours were issued.
Damaging winds are expected as well as excessive lightning and localised flooding of susceptible informal settlements and low-lying roads/areas.
Poor driving conditions can be expected due to the pooling of water on roads and reduced visibility.
Localised service disruptions are possible due to increased lightning activity.
This is expected over the following areas:
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A yellow level 4 warning for disruptive rainfall was also issued.
This can result in localised flooding of susceptible informal settlements and low-lying roads/areas.
Poor driving conditions are expected due to pooling of water on roads, and reduced visibility.
This is expected over the following areas:
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Arrive Alive has issued some tips when driving in severe weather.
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