Reports of heavy rain, flooding and thunderstorms were received this morning from East London. Tropical moist air is currently moving in over parts of the country. A fairly intense cloud base is currently situated over parts of the North West and central Free State.
Further heavy rain (>50mm), severe thunderstorms with possible hail and flooding are expected for the above period over parts of Gauteng, Limpopo, North West, Free State, Mpumalanga and the Eastern Cape.
Severe weather is expected with damaging results if this system intensifies further. A word of advise to holidaymakers near rivers, low water bridges, ravines, estuaries, low lying area and areas prone to flooding or flash flooding: Be on high alert for the above period (27 - 31 December 2014)
What can we expect from this system:
1. Always the possibility of Severe Weather
2. Moderate to heavy rain (50mm or more in places)
3. Strong winds
4. Possibility of Flooding or flash flooding
5. Colder weather conditions
6. Possible Severe thunderstorms
7. Possible Hail
8. Possible storm or flood damage
Finally: As always do not underestimate any weather system. MSBWX will monitor this system closely and will bring you updates as this system moves across the country.
SAWXREP need your real time weather observations i.o.w. if you observe heavy rain, flooding, strong wind, rough seas, storm damage etc. Please inform the SAWXREP so that we in turn can keep the public informed. Tweet us at @SAWXREP . Do not assume that SAWXREP knows for certain that severe weather has occurred. Help us to spread the word about severe weather and NEVER assume that your weather observation report is not important.
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