Monday’s weather: Showers in 5 provinces, severe thunderstorms in Mpumalanga
The South African Weather Service has issued warnings for severe thunderstorms and potential flooding across Mpumalanga and several other provinces. Residents are advised to exercise caution due to expected damaging winds, hail, and cold conditions.
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Wet conditions are expected in at least five provinces while severe thunderstorms, which may lead to flooding, are forecast in Mpumalanga, according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS).
Yellow Level 1 warning: Severe thunderstorms resulting in localised flooding of low-lying areas, roads and bridges, as well as large amounts of small hail and damaging winds, which may lead to damage to settlements and infrastructure over most parts of Mpumalanga, except the Lowveld.
Weather forecast for today & tomorrow: 12 - 13 July 2026. Cloudy with isolated to scattered rain/showers along the east & south coasts. Elsewhere, partly cloudy & cold to cool. Tomorrow, isolated showers & storms are expected over MP, southern LP, GP, KZN & eastern EC. #SAWS pic.twitter.com/l0hHTd0Iej
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