Update 1: Meduim to heavy rain forecast for parts of the Southern Cape Area (28 - 30 January 2014)

Current forecast models still indicate the possibility of medium to heavy rain (10 - 25mm) for parts of the Southern Cape from the 28 - 30 January 2014. An upper trough is expected to move in over the Southern Cape accompanied by tropical moist air from Namibia.  There is also the possibility of instability which could result in thunderstorms in parts of the Western- , Southern Cape and Karoo.  The upper air trough can clearly be seen on this mornings satellite images.

The following image reflect the possible rainfall for the period as indicated in the chart.

Images: NCEP (Click on images for larger view.)