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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and the central and southern areas of Limpopo on Thursday.
On Wednesday the roads are were wet, slippery with flash floods reported in some areas.
Gauteng Emergency Medical Services urged motorists to exercise caution while driving, extend safe following distance, and avoid crossing flooded roads/low-lying bridges.
⚠️‼️Yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms.
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) March 6, 2025
Affected Provinces: Gauteng, Mpumalanga & the central & southern areas of Limpopo.
Validity period: 14:00 until 23:00 SAST#saws #weatheroutlook #southafricanweather pic.twitter.com/cFPvJHt4cY
Stay safe when lightning strikes
- Seek shelter: The most crucial thing is to take cover indoors, ideally in a basement or strong building away from doors, windows and electrical equipment. You can also seek shelter in a car with a roof.
- Stay away from trees and power wires: If you’re driving, pull over to a safe spot away from power wires and trees.
- Avoid concrete: Don’t lie on concrete floors or lean on concrete walls.
- Avoid metal objects: Stay away from power lines, barbed wire fences, and windmills.
- Protect your pets: Remove metal collars, leashes, or harnesses.
- Use the 30/30 rule: If you see lightning, count to 30 before hearing thunder. If you can’t count to 30, go indoors. Stay indoors for 30 minutes after hearing the last clap of thunder.
- Avoid water: Stay away from ponds, lakes and other bodies of water.
- Avoid elevated areas: Stay off hills, mountain ridges, and peaks.
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