The SA Weather Services (SAWS) issued weather warnings highlighting hail and heavy rain to be expected in parts of the Western Cape this weekend.
SAWS issued the Orange level 6 alert for the Garden Route and Overberg areas signalling heavy rains with thunder in the region.
A warning from SAWS reads, “Initially a steep upper trough is expected to result in scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms on Saturday.”
Tomorrow 5 March 2023, a yellow level 4 warning has also been issued for the Cape Winelands District.
The rain is likely to lead to damage so residents are advised to watch out for fallen trees blocking the roads, expect flooding in some areas and travel disruptions among other unpleasant possibilities.
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