Level 2 severe thunderstorm warning issued for Polokwane
Other areas on ‘watch’ include Mokopane, Dendron, Makhado, Alldays and Lepelle-Nkumpi.
POLOKWANE – The South African Weather Service has issued a level 2 thunderstrom warning for Polokwane.
The weather service says thunderstorms are expected between 13:00 this afternoon and 19:59 tonight.
Other areas on ‘watch’ include Mokopane, Dendron, Makhado, Alldays and Lepelle-Nkumpi.
The weather service says the impact of the warning includes localized flooding of susceptible roads and low-lying areas, difficult driving conditions due to wet roads or pooling of water on roads and large amounts of small hail that may result in isolated crop damage and localized damage to infrastructure.
The weather service suggests seeking shelter immediately, if you are outside, and not to seek shelter under a tree, telephone or power lines, on hilltops or under unprotected gazebos or tents.
Rain is also expected in Polokwane for the rest of the week with thundershowers on the cards for Friday as well.
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