Severe thunderstorms expected for Gauteng

The South African Weather Service has released a watch for the possibility of severe thunderstorms expected in Gauteng from this afternoon, 23 January continuing into the evening.

Watch:23/01/2020 14h00 TO:23/01/2020 23h00 Severe Thunderstorms- are expected in Gauteng from the afternoon today continuing into the evening (Thursday).

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) January 23, 2020

⚠️ ALERT: Conditions favourable for the POSSIBLE development of SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS

🛑POTENTIAL THREATS:
•Heavy rain
•Damaging winds
•Hail

📍AREA: All of Gauteng

📅WHEN: Thursday, 23 January 2020

⏰TIME: 2pm-11pm

— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) January 23, 2020

Here are some tips to keep you safe in rainy weather, ensuring you arrive at your destination safely:

• Ensure that your headlights and brake lights are working

• Check that your tyres are in good shape and condition

• Do not speed, and maintain a safe following distance to allow you to brake without struggling, should you be required to stop suddenly

• Buckle up every time, not only when it is raining

• Do not cross low-lying bridges, even if you think you can make it

• Slow down before entering standing water on the road as this may cause your car to slide without warning, and it may be deeper than it looks

• Avoid areas where there are known to be adverse conditions

• Concentrate on the road, not anything else such as electronic devices

• If you are going to an area known to have bad weather conditions, and there is a possibility you may be stuck for extended periods, remember to to take extra blankets and appropriate clothing, and ensure you have enough fuel for the journey.