Mpumalanga and KZN weather warning for hail, severe thunderstorms. Image: East Coast Radio.
(The Post News)- The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of heavy rain with severe thunderstorms that may lead to localised flooding in parts of Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Free State, North West and KwaZulu Natal on Thursday, 30 October 2025.
SAWS have issued Yellow Level 2 warning in Mpumalanga, weather conditions are expected to be cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms across the province. “Motorists are advised to exercise caution on wet roads and avoid low-lying areas that may become flooded due to persistent rainfall,” SAWS said in a statement.
According to SAWS, Yellow Level 1 warning has been issued for KwaZulu Natal. “Disruptive rainfall over the eastern parts of KZN, resulting in localised flooding or road and bridges, excessive lightning, damaging winds and small hail in other parts of the Country,” reads the statement.
KZN Issued with 2 Weather Warnings for Thunderstorms
Reports indicate that KZN is forecast to experience cloudy weather with showers and thunderstorms, and temperatures are expected to drop significantly in the southwest. The weather service has issued two yellow level 1 warnings for the province. “The first warning covers the north-eastern parts of KZN, where disruptive rainfall could cause localised flooding in vulnerable formal and informal settlements, as well as roads, low-lying areas, and bridges along the coast and adjacent interior,” SAWS stated.
Authorities are urging motorists and residents to stay alert for rapidly changing weather conditions, avoid unnecessary travel during storms, and secure outdoor items that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds.
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