Here’s a summary of the weather forecast for 23 September by Vox Weather.
⛈️ Upper air perturbation will result in favourable conditions for the development of thunderstorms across South Africa. Some of the thunderstorms are expected to become severe resulting in localised impacts.
⚠️IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS issued by SAWS ⚠️
🟠 Orange Level 5 – Severe thunderstorms are expected over the Hantam and Karoo Hoogland districts of the Northern Cape, as well as the Central Karoo District of the Western Cape. Impacts may include large amounts of small hail, damage to infrastructure and vehicles, and a risk of injuries or danger to life.
🟡 Yellow Level 2 – Severe thunderstorms are expected over the Karoo Hoogland District and southern parts of the Northern Cape, large parts of the Western Cape (excluding the northern and central West Coast District), as well as the south-western and western parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the southern Free State.
Possible impacts include excessive lightning, large amounts of small hail, and localised damage to vehicles and infrastructure.
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