Cooler weather expected after days of extreme heat

Residents are advised to expect heavy rain and reduced visibility over the eastern parts of KZN this afternoon.

Cool weather is expected in KZN. Image sourced from archives.

After the extreme weather conditions experienced over the past few days, Newcastillians can expect showers and cool weather from this evening (December 3) until Friday (December 6).

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a watch for heavy rain, leading to localised flooding and reduced visibility over the eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal this afternoon.

Watch:03/12/2019 13h00 TO:03/12/2019 23h00 Heavy rain- Leading to localized flooding and reduced visibility is expected over the eastern parts of KZN from this afternoon.

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) December 3, 2019

SAWS also provided a quick way to differentiate between normal and severe thunderstorms:

Seeing that the thunderstorm season is upon us, here is a reminder of the difference between normal and severe thunderstorms.
REMEMBER: When thunder roars, go indoors! #BeWeatherSMART @_ArriveAlive @N3Route @huisgenoot @landbou @GrainSA @AgriSAOfficial @FarmersWeeklySA pic.twitter.com/0V9d2DrqX2

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 3, 2019