Tornado confirmed: SAWS says Free State farm was hit on Monday
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock The South African Weather Service (SAWS) confirmed a tornado struck a farm near Heilbron, Free State, yesterday, 24 November, following a severe thunderstorm warning. Specific atmospheric conditions, including wind shear and moisture, allowed the storm to develop into a powerful supercell, which produced the tornado. The event falls within the November to March peak season and the established "tornado belt" encompassing the Free State […]