Severe heatwaves and thunderstorms forecast across South Africa

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Severe heatwaves and thunderstorms forecast across South Africa
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The SA Weather Service warns of severe heatwaves and thunderstorms that are expected to high different parts of the country.

High temperatures are expected to hit the North West , Limpopo , Gauteng , Mpumalanga and the Free State .

Saws has also issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms with hail, strong winds and heavy downpours that could result in floods. Provinces expected to be impacted include: the Free State, Mpumalanga, Gauteng and Limpopo. thunderstormsMostly warm to hot temperatures are expected but very hot temperatures are predicted over the central and northern parts of the country.

The department said that veld fires have been reported in several provinces and the risk remains, especially in summer rainfall areas, until sufficient rain is received.Therefore, the creation and maintaining of fire belts should be a top priority as well as adherence to veld fire warnings.

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