WATCH: Ballito motorist caught in hail, storm wreaks havoc

Heavy rain and gail force winds hit Durban and the Dolphin Coast this afternoon, with the second wave of hail having just arrived in Ballito at around 3.30pm.

The dark, heavy storm clouds could be seen travelling from Durban towards the Dolphin Coast.

Numerous trees were blown over and parts of the roof at Linc church in Salt Rock were ripped off by the wind.

A tree fell over onto the N2 just before the Umhlali turn-off north bound that was obstructing the road.

Another huge tree has been flung across Marion Place blocking the road, directly round a corner.

The fire department is removing it.

A vehicle also lost its trailer on the off-ramp at Umhlali.

You are advised to keep your cars undercover should there be any further hail.

Hail is a rare occurrence on the Dolphin Coast with the last major storm being over a year ago at Isithebe.

Ballito’s Johnny Mutton was caught in the hail storm while driving on the N2 near the King Shaka International airport.

“The wind speed increased to 30 or 40 knots and then the hail came three times with short intervals between each downpour,” said Mutton.

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