- High Alert in KZN: SAWS has issued a Yellow Level 2 Warning for severe thunderstorms impacting multiple towns including Newcastle and Ladysmith on 13 February 2025.
- Storm Intensity Expected: The forecast includes intensified weather with threats of damaging winds, hail, lightning, and heavy rain, particularly in the western and northern parts of KZN.
- Potential Localised Damage: Residents should brace for potential damage to infrastructure, property flooding, and hazardous driving conditions due to the storm’s severity.
- Stay Vigilant and Informed: With the weather event scheduled for the afternoon and night, vigilance is key; residents are advised to follow updates from SAWS and local media for real-time developments.
A wave of severe weather is set to sweep across multiple towns in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday, 13 February 2025, with the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issuing a Yellow Level 2 Warning for Severe Thunderstorms.
SAWS forecasts scattered showers and thunderstorms across the western and northern regions of KZN. Notably, some of these storms are anticipated to intensify, particularly over the western parts and the northern interior of KZN, potentially unleashing damaging winds, hail, intense lightning, and heavy rainfall which could lead to significant localised impacts.
The towns bracing for this meteorological onslaught include:
- Newcastle
- Ladysmith
- Utrecht
- Dannhauser
- Dundee
- Vryheid
- Pongola
- Msinga
- eDumbe
- Underberg
- Bergville
- Greater Kokstad
- Umgeni
According to SAWS, these communities might encounter localised damage to infrastructure and property, alongside the flooding of low-lying and vulnerable roads. There’s also a heightened risk of injuries from lightning strikes, and drivers should prepare for treacherous conditions due to slick roads and diminished visibility.
With the storm expected to roll in during the afternoon and persist through the night, residents of these areas are urged to remain vigilant, take precautionary measures, and stay informed via trusted sources like SAWS and local media to track any escalation in the weather conditions.
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