Heavy rain and thundershowers expected in Gauteng
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning of thundershowers, which can be expected across Gauteng on Friday afternoon, 20 November.
The SAWS confirmed that scattered thundershowers would occur in the southern regions of Gauteng, namely Vereeniging, Vanderbijlpark, and surrounds.
Isolated thundershowers are expected in northern parts of the province, which include Bronkhorstspruit, Centurion, Pretoria, Midrand, and other areas.
The weather might persist throughout the rest of the weekend.
The North West province, Free State, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal are also likely to experience thundershowers.
The weather also cautioned that the thundershowers could bring with them the possibility of localized flooding in low-lying areas and the risk of damage to cars on the roads, as well as critical infrastructure.
This could cause damage to both informal and formal settlements and houses, and business structures.
“Localised flooding of susceptible roads, low-lying areas, and bridges in expected. Minor vehicle accidents expected due to reduced visibility and slippery roads and disruption to peak morning traffic should be expected.”
Gauteng Today ‘s Weather overview: 20.11.2020 pic.twitter.com/BVp8PllI3E
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) November 20, 2020
🔴 BREAKING: The SA Weather Service has issued a warning for MEDIUM LIKELYHOOD of SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS!!!
📅WHEN: LATE FRIDAY, 20 November 2020
📍AREA: Entire Gauteng
⚠️POTENTIAL THREATS:
•Localised flooding
•Poor driving conditions☔️RAIN PROBABILITY: 60%
— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) November 19, 2020
-The Citizen
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