SEE: It's hailing "golfballs" in Pietermaritzburg
The severe weather conditions in Pietermaritzburg have shocked people around KZN.
It's not every day that it hails in KZN.
Severe weather conditions have been faced in the province however this hailstorm that started earlier on Monday comes as a surprise.
Here are the latest videos shared by users on various social media platforms:
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VIDEO: Hailstorm in Pietermaritzburg pic.twitter.com/PtMVOv1Ed7
— 1KZNTV News (@1KZNtvNews) August 8, 2022
ECR News reports: "The South African Weather Service forecaster Wiseman Dlamini says the wet and windy weather in parts of KZN is expected to continue for the rest of the afternoon and evening."
"Today over KZN, we are expecting thunderstorm activity for the whole day today. We already have thunderstorms over the south-western parts of KZN, including uMgungundlovu District where already hail is observed and also some downpours."
A hailstorm hit Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday afternoon. Video supplied. @TimesLIVE pic.twitter.com/gnTgimtOMu
— Nivashni Nair (@NivashniNair) August 8, 2022
As shared by users around KZN, the weather is "hectic" and "isn't holding back".
For the latest weather updates around KZN, click here.
Stay tuned for more updates on the ongoing hailstorm.
We will bring you the latest at East Coast Radio.
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Here are some tips on how to stay safe in a hail storm:
- Stay indoors and away from windows
- Close drapes and blinds
- Keep animals sheltered
- Park your vehicle in a garage
- Do not go outside
- Make sure loved ones are safe
- Stay up to date on the latest weather updates
Image courtesy of KZN Listener