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The South African Meteorological Service (SAWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm advisory in several provinces as of Tuesday at 11 a.m.
Expected thunderstorms could result in potential hail, leading to vehicle damage, damaging winds, and heavy downpours that could lead to localized flooding and injuries due to flying debris.
Weather patterns could be expected in the far east of the northwest, the northeast of the Free State, Gauteng, the southern Highveld of Mpumalanga, as well as the northern and northwestern parts of KwaZulu-Natal from 11 a.m. Tuesday to 11 p.m. Friday. .
At the regional level, Johannesburg City, Ekurhuleni, Merafong City, Mogale City and Emfuleni could experience hail and high winds, causing localized damage to infrastructure, settlements, property, vehicles, and livestock. You can also expect a traffic disruption due to poor visibility, especially during rush hours.
???? BREAKING: The South African Weather Service has issued a HIGH LIKELY SEVERE STORM warning !!!
???? WHEN: Tuesday, November 24, 2020
???? AREA: All the Gauteng
⚠️ POTENTIAL THREATS:
•Hail
• Damaging winds
• Heavy downpours
• localized flooding???? Chance of Rain: 50%
– Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) November 23, 2020
All home insurers saw a surge in storm damage claims in northern parts of the country in late October, warning that homeowners should take precautions now that summer storm season has arrived.
Insurer Dialdirect has offered these tips for staying safe in bad weather conditions:
- Check the structures around your home for weak spots, clear debris from gutters, secure items that could become deadly projectiles, and cut down dead trees and branches.
- Heavy rains are often associated with lightning. Install surge protection plugs and / or unplug appliances before the storm hits.
- If you are in an area prone to hail, make sure the structures around your home can support the additional weight and that you are equipped to clear any hail build-up. Reinforce structures where necessary.
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