Yellow thunderstorm alert level 2 warning issued for most parts of Limpopo

LIMPOPO – The weather service has issued a yellow thunderstorm alert level 2 warning for most parts of Limpopo. The service said severe thunderstorms with possible impacts of localised flooding of low lying areas and bridges, including susceptible roads are expected today.

According to their regional weather forecast for today, Limpopo will be partly cloudy in the south western parts where it will be hot with isolated to showers and thundershowers, otherwise cloudy and cool to warm with scattered showers and thundershowers, but widespread in the north, they said.

The service warned that the heavy downpours can cause formal and informal settlements or roads to flood. “Major roads may be affected but can still be used, however, with an increased travel time. It will cause difficult driving conditions on dirt roads and minor motor vehicle accidents due to slippery roads and reduced visibility,” they said.

They advised people to try and seek shelter indoors away from metal structures during the storms.