Severe Thunderstorm and Disruptive Rain Warnings Issued for KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Level 5 warning for severe thunderstorms over western and south-western KwaZulu-Natal, and a Level 2 warning for disruptive rain over eastern KwaZulu-Natal, both valid from 1 p.m. to 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, November 14. The Level 5 warning forecasts heavy downpours, strong damaging winds, hail, and excessive lightning, with potential impacts including widespread flooding, mudslides, rockfalls, road closures, and power disruptions. The Level 2 warning anticipates widespread showers and thundershowers, leading to localized flooding and difficult driving conditions.