South Africa: Severe Storm Warning Issued for Western Cape - South African News Briefs - February 9, 2025

Yellow Level 4 warning issued for severe storms in Western Cape

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms expected to affect parts of the Western Cape on Monday. According to SAWS, showers and thunderstorms are forecast to develop in the Overberg and southern Cape Winelands from the early morning hours. The weather service warned that the conditions could lead to localised flooding and large amounts of small hail. Heavy rainfall may result in major …

South Africa: Severe Storm Warning Issued for Western Cape - South African News Briefs - February 9, 2025

SAWS Warns of Thunderstorms in Parts of South Africa As High Temperatures Persist

South Africa braces for severe rainfall and thunderstorms after a heatwave, as the SA Weather Service issues Yellow Level warnings across multiple provinces.

Inclement weather leaves multiple Cape areas in the dark

Multiple areas across the Western Cape have been left without electricity as severe weather hits the province.    This follows warnings by the South African Weather Service of severe thunderstorms, with heavy rain, hail and possible flooding, over Cape Town, the Cape Winelands and the Overberg regions for Monday.    As a result, Eskom confirmed that customers in various parts of the region are currently experiencing power outages.    Among the a…