[TAKE NOTE] Polokwane placed on ‘severe thunderstorm watch’

The South African Weather Service currently has the watch on their website.

POLOKWANE – Polokwane is currently under a “severe thunderstorm watch” on the South African Weather Service’s website.

The weather service says thunderstorms are expected between 14:00 this afternoon and 22:00 tonight.

Other areas on ‘watch’ include Dendron, Makhado, Tzaneen, Phalaborwa, Lepelle-Nkumpi and Jane Furse.

The last time the city was on a thunderstorm watch, it wrecked havoc throughout the city, leaving trees and branches strewn across Polokwane’s roads.

Read more: [IN PICTURES] How yesterday’s storm wreaked havoc in Polokwane

Motorists are advised to drive carefully and keep a safe following distance.

Read more: 5 tips for driving in wet weather

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