A severe thunderstorm accompanied by heavy downpours, damaging winds, excessive lightning and hail is expected to hit areas in the southern and midlands of KwaZulu-Natal.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for Thursday and Friday.
Areas that could be affected include Greater Kokstad, Underberg, Giant Castle, Mooi River, Newcastle and many others.
Residents are urged to heed the weather alert as the severe thunderstorm could lead to localised flooding and damage to infrastructure.
Weather outlook for Friday & Saturday, 30 – 31 January 2026.
Partly cloudy & warm to hot conditions are expected to persist into the weekend, with isolated to scattered showers & thundershowers possible over the central & eastern parts of RSA from the afternoon. #saws pic.twitter.com/CkZGaIXyEr— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) January 28, 2026
Weather forecast for today & tomorrow, 29 – 30 January 2026.
Partly cloudy & warm to hot conditions are expected, with isolated to scattered thundershowers possible over the central & eastern parts of the country. #saws #weatheroutlook #southafricanweather pic.twitter.com/qiO22SswLX— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) January 29, 2026
