Thunderstorms

Millions of Americans Prepare for Intense Storms

Tens of millions of Americans are under severe weather advisories as tornadoes and thunderstorms are set to strike parts of the country. The storms have already disrupted major events and left hundreds of thousands without power. Mitch McCann reports:

5 March, 2025 49

South Africa

South Africa Faces Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in KwaZulu-Natal and Free State

The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 8 warning for distributive rainfall predicted over large parts of KwaZulu-Natal today and continuing into Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Free State Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has noted with concern the severe rains and thunderstorms that have caused damage in Welkom in the Free State. Spokesperson, Zimasa Mbewu:

6 January, 2025 107

Namibia

Weather Outlook Shows Thunderstorms And High Temperatures

Odilo Kgobetsi from the Windhoek Meteorological Office provided an update on countrywide weather for the coming days. He noted that rain and thunderstorms are expected over many parts of the country:

16 December, 2024 37

Environment

Cold temperatures, widespread rainfall and flooding continues over parts of South Africa

In a recent report regarding the consequences of the storm in Cape Town, the City's Disaster Risk Management told SA media outlet Independent Online that nearly 3,000 structures suffered damage by the gale-force winds, heavy rainfall, and thunderstorms that have battered the Western Cape. This as extreme weather conditions continue along South Africa's southern and eastern coasts until Wednesday. Officials reported storms with heavy rain and strong winds hitting the […]

9 April, 2024 48