SA Weather Service upgrades Gauteng warning to ORANGE LEVEL 5

The SA Weather Service has upgraded Gauteng’s weather warning to ORANGE LEVEL FIVE. 

Disruptive rain continues to pummel the province and parts of North West this week.

The cooler, wet weather will continue until Thursday (20 February).

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Here is an updated forecast for the week ahead: 

Pretoria

• Tuesday: 18°C / 22°C, cloudy with morning thunderstorms
• Wednesday: 17°C / 23°C, cloudy with rain throughout
• Thursday: 18°C / 24°C, cloudy with shattered thunderstorms
• Friday: 17°C / 28°C, mainly clear with afternoon showers

Johannesburg

• Tuesday: 16°C / 20°C, cloudy with rain throughout
• Wednesday: 15°C / 20°C, cloudy with rain throughout
• Thursday: 15°C / 22°C, cloudy with afternoon thunderstorms
• Friday: 15°C / 25°C, mainly clear with morning showers 

Emergency services on high alert

Joburg EMS spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi has encouraged motorists to exercise caution on the roads.

“…extend a safe following distance and avoid crossing flooded roads and low-lying bridges,” he warns.

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