WEATHER WARNING: Severe thunderstorms predicted for Zululand this evening
Severe storms and damaging winds are expected to hit Richards Bay this evening
THE South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a weather warning for severe thunderstorms expected in the province and region for this afternoon and evening.
According to SAWS, severe storms and damaging winds are expected in places over the interior of KZN.
‘A Gale force SW’ly wind 65-75km/h is expected between Port Edward and Durban in the afternoon, spreading to Richard’s Bay towards evening,’ the statement read.
SAWS further stressed caution for the region as there is a possibility of hail.
Warning:30/10/2018 15h00 TO:30/10/2018 21h00 Severe Thunderstorms are observed and forecast over parts of Harry Gwala, uMgungundlovu, Uthukela, Umvoti extending to Nkandla, Zululand and Umzinyathi with possible strong damaging winds and hail (KZN).
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 30, 2018
‘Severe Thunderstorms are observed and forecast over parts of Harry Gwala, uMgungundlovu, Uthukela, Umvoti extending to Nkandla, Zululand and Umzinyathi with possible strong damaging winds and hail.’
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Given the severity of the weather warning, Arrive Alive have advised motorists, specifically truck drivers, to adhere to the rules of the road during this time.
Safe Driving with Trucks in Strong Wind https://t.co/JHwyR6zsMG #ArriveAlive #Wind pic.twitter.com/ywtTqORi4k
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) October 30, 2018
Transnet National Ports Authority have in the meantime confirmed that all shipping activities were suspended from as early as 10am this morning at the Richards Bay Port.
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