Weather service warns of thunderstorms and downpours in Polokwane

Heavy downpours have occurred throughout the morning with more rain expected this afternoon and the rest of the week.

POLOKWANE – The South African Weather Service has once again placed Polokwane under a Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms today (October 8)

The weather service’s Level 2 warning suggests a high likelihood of severe thunderstorms and will be in place until 15:59 this afternoon.

Heavy downpours have occurred throughout the morning with more rain expected.

According to AccuWeather, there is a 75% chance of rain from 12:00 this afternoon with 3mm expected.

Conditions are expected to improve from 19:00 this evening.

Temperatures are also expected to improve on Wednesday (October 9) with a high of 29ºC and partly cloudy conditions.

Read more: More thunderstorms expected in Polokwane this week

Howvever, there is an 83% chance of rain expected on Thursday.

Roads in the city are wet and motorists are advised to follow the rules of the road and drive with caution.

Read more: Be careful out there in the rain

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