VIDEOS: The aftermath of the severe weather in KZN
Navigating the aftermath of the recent weather conditions.
The harsh weather conditions have struck KwaZulu-Natal hard. Our thoughts are with those affected by the storm.
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.
Read More: KZN weather alert! Chills and possible flooding on the East Coast
Take a look at the weather forecast for the day:
Kwazulu Natal Today 's Weather overview: 4.6.2024 pic.twitter.com/drulbTHOJ3
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) June 4, 2024
Here are some of the heartbreaking scenes shared by East Coasters from across the province:
Tornado: Tongaat area, KZN. pic.twitter.com/kGxvBtHVuG
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) June 3, 2024
KZN - Storm Conditions: Ballito
— TrafficSA (@TrafficSA) June 3, 2024
(Language warning) pic.twitter.com/73w2PiY3rS
KZN - Storm Conditions: #Tornado type system at Newcastle pic.twitter.com/w3OQOQrc1V
— TrafficSA (@TrafficSA) June 3, 2024
Our thoughts with those affected by the Tornado in Tongaat and surrounding areas in KZN https://t.co/VDIvWzZWUu #ArriveAlive @ReenvalSA @afriwx @Dotransport @rtia_aarto @TrafficRTMC @kzngov pic.twitter.com/IBMjvj1T1o
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) June 3, 2024
Durban is chaotic at the moment!
— James Preston (@JamesPrestonZA) June 3, 2024
A tornado has caused air traffic at King Shaka International Airport to stay in the air and wait. pic.twitter.com/kOhx1p4OZD
KZN - Storm Conditions: #Hailstorm arriving in Tongaat area pic.twitter.com/50uCbhdon7
— TrafficSA (@TrafficSA) June 3, 2024
Click here for an up-to-date view of the weather conditions.
It is essential to take precautions for another day of uncertain weather conditions. While it is expected the day will be mostly cloudy, stay in touch with your community groups and TUNE IN to East Coast Radio for the necessary updates.
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