The SA Weather Service Saws has issued a warning for thunderstorms with a high likelihood of heavy rain, localised flooding, damaging winds and a possibility of hail and excessive lightning for Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
According to the weather service, the current climate trends and seasonal forecasts indicate a possible future increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events across the eastern parts of South Africa, including Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
Saws forecaster Lehlogonolo Thobela said this includes heavy rainfall and more frequent severe thunderstorms.
