Severe thunderstorms in Johannesburg - SA Weather Service
Updated | By Gaopalelwe Phalaetsile
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow alert for severe thunderstorms in Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West.

⚠️ Yellow Thunderstorm Warning for GP, parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga and the eastern NW province.
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 5, 2020
High likelihood of Minor impacts to occur this afternoon and evening (05 October 2020). pic.twitter.com/vvYhIabpfP
According to the SAWS, the thunderstorms will last until 11 pm on Monday.
They have warned that there should be localised flooding and hail, which will reduce visibility on the roads.
⚠️Severe Storm moving to Joburg. Yellow Warning remains in effect till late evening 🌩⛈. Hail and heavy rain possible.
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 5, 2020
Johannesburg Metro Police Spokesperson, Wayne Minaar says several traffic lanes are closed due to flooding.
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