WEATHER TODAY: Level 4 storms for Ermelo and Ladysmith, Upington tops out at 35°C

Areas: Thohoyandou, Musina, Alldays, Lephalale.

• Conditions are such that the FDI index is above 75 in identified areas. Under these conditions, fires may develop and spread rapidly, resulting in damage to property and possible loss of human and/or animal life.

What to do: Fire teams, labour and equipment are to be placed on full stand-by. At first sign of smoke, every possible measure should be taken in order to bring the fire under control in the shortest possible time. All available aircraft are to be called for without delay.

Areas: Sabie, Standerton, Piet Retief, Ermelo, Jane Furse, Fetakgomo/Greater Tubatse – Burgersfort / Tubatse/, Amersfoort, Groblersdal, Witbank, Tweefontein, Secunda, Carolina, Middelburg, Machadodorp.

• Injuries and danger to life;
• Damage or loss of infrastructure, settlements (formal and informal), property, vehicles, livelihood and livestock;
• Travel disruptions (incl route obstructions) and incidents;
• Flooding of roads, settlements and low-lying areas, resulting in closure of some bridges and roads;
• Displacement of affected communities;
• Danger to life (fast flowing streams / deep water);

What to do: Load WeatherSmart APP, scroll to last page and use two fingers to navigate storm tracking application If possible stay indoors away from metal objects. Do not seek shelter under trees or tall objects. Do not go fishing or play golf as both the golf clubs and fishing rods are a good conductor of electricity. Be aware that any combination of hail, strong winds and/or heavy downpours can accompany the storms.

Areas: Escourt, Ekuvukeni, Ladysmith, Hlabisa, Hluhluwe, Dannhauser, Paulpietersburg, Utrecht, Dundee, Abaqulusi, Goodhom, Makatini, Pomeroy, Melmoth, Newcastle, Nkandla, Nongoma, Nqutu, Royal National Park, Ulundi, Mbazwana, uPhongolo, Riverview, Richards Bay, Eshowe.

• Flooding of settlements, roads and bridges.
• Damage to property and infrastructure.
• Danger to life (fast flowing streams / deep water).
• Falling trees blocking major roads
• Poor driving conditions.

What to do: If possible stay indoors and off the roads, avoid crossing rivers and swollen streams where water is above your ankles. If trapped in a vehicle during a flood, abandon it and climb to higher ground. In buildings, move valuables to a safe place above the expected flood level. In rural areas move livestock to higher grounds. Take caution when traveling on roads which may be flooded.

Areas: Mokopane, Mogoto, Heidelberg, Westonaria, Randfontein, Pretoria, Bela-Bela, Barberton, Nokaneng, Apel, Nelspruit, Delmas, Meyerton, Balfour, Johannesburg, Kempton park, Carletonville, Mookgopong, Krugersdorp, Vaalwater, Vereeniging, Marble Hall.

• Damages to properties and settlements (formal and informal) due to wind and hail
• Flooding of low-water bridges, and susceptible settlements
• Disruption to power supply and communications

What to do: Seek safe shelter from hail and lightning. Drive carefully. Stay away from flooded areas.

Areas: Underberg, Kokstad, Impendle, Donnybrook, Giants Castle, Mooi River, Richmond, Pietermaritzburg, Ixopo, Howick, New Hanover, Greytown, Umzimkhulu, King Shaka Airport, Stanger.

• Localised damage to infrastructure and settlements.
• Localised flooding of susceptible roads and bridges.
• Minor motor vehicle accidents due to slippery roads and poor visibility.
• Difficult driving conditions on dirt and slippery roads.
• Large amounts of small hail/ large hail over an open area.

What to do: Take caution or avoid traveling on bridges and roads in low lying areas as these may be susceptible to flooding and there may be sinkholes. Avoid outdoor activities as lightning, hail and flooding may result in injuries and death. If possible, stay indoors well clear of windows, shelter pets, and cover vehicles. Move livestock and cars to safe sheltered areas as there may be flying debris.

• Yellow Level 4 Warning: Severe thunderstorms accompanied by heavy downpours, hail and excessive lightning resulting in flooding and damage to infrastructure are expected over northern KwaZulu-Natal, extreme eastern parts of Free State and the Mpumalanga Highveld.
• Yellow Level 2 Warning: Severe thunderstorms accompanied by heavy downpours, damaging winds, hail and lightning resulting in localised flooding and damage to infrastructure and settlements are expected over the southern parts of KwaZulu-Natal, eastern Free State, Gauteng, the central-southern parts of Limpopo as well as the escarpment of Mpumalanga.

• Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected in places in the western parts of North West, in places in the extreme eastern parts of Northern Cape as well as the Limpopo Valley and the Western Bushveld.

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