KZN weather alert! Chills and possible flooding on the East Coast

Stay alert, KZN! The weather is turning and winter is in full swing. 

The South African Weather Service has issued severe warnings for multiple provinces, including the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Northern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal. Flooding is expected in parts of the coastal provinces.

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As shared by SAWS, here are the weather warnings and expectations on the severe weather conditions: 

•  A Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms, resulting in strong damaging winds and hail, is expected over the eastern parts of Free State, Gauteng, the north-western parts of KwaZulu-Natal, and the Highveld of Mpumalanga.
• A Yellow Level 4 warning for disruptive rain, resulting in flooding, is expected over the extreme southern coast of KwaZulu-Natal. 
• A Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging wind and waves, leading to localised disruptions to harbours and/or ports, difficult driving conditions along coastal routes/roads, and choppy seas, as well as possible coastal infrastructure damage in exposed bays, are expected along the coast between Cape Point and Richards Bay. 

It is essential to brace for uncertain weather conditions which are expected to be mostly cloudy, with widespread showers and thundershowers. Along the coast, a strong north-easterly wind is expected. 

We may not be able to stop the rain and disaster, but we are able to control what's next. 

Here are some top tips during a storm:

Tips to stay safe and secure during the stormy weather

Here are some tips on what you can do to help yourself and people who may become affected across the province:

• Stay connected on community groups and chats
• Stay up to date on the latest news and traffic updates
• Lend a hand to those who need it in your community
• See which initiatives are taking place and how you can help
• Lend an ear for those who need to talk
• Take every precaution to stay safe when weather warnings are issued

In the meantime, we will bring you the latest weather conditions and emergency numbers on East Coast Radio.

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