Storm Observation Images and Video: Gauteng (24 October 2014)

Yesterday was an interesting storm observation day for parts of Gauteng. "Tornado, Twisters, Whirlwinds, Land spouts, etc.   This is how observers described the "unusual" weather phenomena.  I say unusual because thus far this years storm season started with "strange" weather events like, small hail but loads of it, a large dust storm that started in the Bloemfontein and moved over the Gauteng area, loads of lighting and thunder but very little rain, veld fires started by lightning in areas not prone "lightning fires". Adding yesterdays observations and looking at a 15 year period of the start of a storm season then the 2014/2015 season  is definitely more interesting than others.  It would be interesting to see what mother nature throws at us as the storm season unfolds. This afternoon should yet be another interesting afternoon weather wise in parts of  South Africa.  Keep those cameras at hand you might just observe and interesting weather phenomena.   In the meantime here is a few images and a video of  yesterday's storm observations.  SAWXREP and Mossel Bay WX Observations would like to thank each and every observer for posting observations.

Image via Storm Report - Anton Visagie

Via Netwerk24 - Heinrich Weitsz - Roodepoort

SA National Weather and Disaster Observations: 6 October 2014 04h00 SAST - MSBWX

SAWS SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS:

WARNINGS: Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected in places over the Northern Cape as well as in places over the Western Cape, except in extreme southwest.

WATCHES: -------Nil

SPECIAL WEATHER ADVISORIES: Hot and humid weather will result in extremely uncomfortable conditions along the coast and adjacent interior between Stormsriver and East London.  

MSBWX National Severe Weather Observations: 85  Fires detected over the past 24 hours in South Africa. Please contact your nearest fire fighting unit, Working on Fire or Local Fire Fighting Service when fires are observed. The earlier a fire is detected to better the chances of extinguishing the fire.

MSBWX General Weather Observations: Cool, warm to very hot conditions expected today over parts of SA. Very hot conditions expected in parts of the Karoo.  Enjoy the great weather we have today in the country.

MSBWX National Disaster Observations: None

NSRI National Warnings: ------------None


- MSBWX + SAWXREP + SAWS

SA National Severe Weather and Disaster Observations: 15 August 2014 04h00 SAST - MSBWX

National Severe Weather Observations:  None

General Weather Observations:  The latest forecast predictions reflect the possibility of light rain over parts of the Limpopo, Eastern Cape, Kwazulu Natal, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, North West  and NE Free State.  A 20% chance of thundershowers can be expected over parts of Gauteng, Limpopo, North West and  Mpumalanga today. PS:  Not reflected on the map - Light rain also expected in parts of the Western Cape and along the Southern Cape Coast.

National Disaster Observations:  There is still a possibility of further earthquakes in South Africa in future.  Aftershocks can still be expected in the Orkney and Klerksdorp areas.  The intensity of aftershocks may vary.

Image: NCEP  (Click on image for larger view.)

- MSBWX + SAWXREP