Severe thunderstorm alert issued for Polokwane
The storm is predicted to strike today, with a warning issued until late this evening.
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Although it is already coming down in buckets, Polokwane is still under “severe thunderstorm watch” on the South African Weather Service’s website, reports Polokwane Review.
Warning:06/11/2018 15h20 TO:06/11/2018 19h00 Severe Thunderstorms are observed over the Lephalale local municipality of Limpopo moving eastwards with possible strong winds, heavy downpours and large hail.
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) November 6, 2018
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According to the site, the watch is for between 12:00 this afternoon and 23:00 this evening. With more rain expected on Wednesday, temperatures are also predicted to reach just 15 degrees, with a 60% chance of rain throughout the day.
Mokopane has also been placed under the severe storm watch, along with the rest of the southern and western parts of Limpopo.
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