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MSBWX National Severe Weather Observations: Yesterday severe weather was observed in parts of Gauteng, North West and Kwazulu Natal. Apart from hail, heavy rain and flooding a tornadic event was observed in Gauteng while a wall cloud made it's appearance over Rustenburg. Approximately 30 houses were damage in Protea Glen, Soweto after a tornado struck the area. No reports of injuries to people were received thus far. Here are a few images and a video of the severe weather experienced yesterday.
Images: Facebook, Twitter and other sources to many to mention. Many thanks to all those who contributed by sending images, information and videos to SAWXREP on Twitter. Thereby we could keep the public informed. Your contributions are highly appreciated.
WORD OF ADVISE: Tornadoes are natures freaks and they are killers. Rotating thunderstorms are the best predictors of tornado activity. They are well defined thunderstorms that may include hail, severe winds, lightning, heavy rain and flash flooding. Tornadoes can occur when a warm front meets a cold front, forming a thunderstorm, which can spawn one or more tornadoes. Tornadoes are most likely to occur between 15h00 and 21h00 but can occur at any time if conditions are conducive.
- Although no severe weather watches or warnings were issued by the SA Weather Service yesterday, tornadic clouds were observed by several observers. Thunderstorms most likely to spawn tornadoes are called supercells. A good example yesterday of such a thunderstorm was the one in Rustenburg. Thankfully it did not mature enough to turn into a severe weather event.
The public are advised to keep on monitoring the weather closely. Be aware what is happening at all times.
Once again do not try to watch tornadoes from close up. Have a look at the list of deadliest tornadoes that caused more than a 100 deaths in the world. Click HERE to view.
MSBWX General Weather Observations: Cool, warm to very hot conditions expected today over parts of SA. Thunderstorms can be expected in parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West, Free State, Eastern Cape and Kwazulu Natal. Keep an eye out for severe thunderstorms with strong wind and possible large hail. Flooding can be expected in areas. Morning drizzle and fog can be expected on the escarpment of Mpumalanga and Limpopo Provinces
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