[WARNING] Stormy weather expected in Limpopo says weather service

An intense upper trough has resulted in a band of thundershowers forming over the central and eastern parts of the country

POLOKWANE – The South African Weather Service, in a statement, said some of these thunderstorms are expected to become severe during the course of today until the weekend, as they progressively spread east during the remainder of the week.

Figure 1: A composite satellite image indicating the steep upper air trough to the west of South Africa (orange to red colour) at 10:00 SAST. ©EUMETSAT 2017. Photo: South African Weather Service

Severe thunderstorms with a risk of heavy downpours and strong gusty winds are expected over the western parts of central South Africa.

“These conditions are expected to spread to Limpopo by Thursday,” it said.

The risk for severe storms remains on Saturday over eastern parts the country, including Limpopo

With this kind of weather, conditions are expected to be cooler, but the weather service says it will warm up by Sunday.

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The South African Weather Service says it will continue to monitor further developments during this period and will issue subsequent updates as required.

raeesak@nmgroup.co.za

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