Hail, severe lightening forecasted for KZN on Thursday

Heavy downpours that may lead to flooding, strong damaging winds, hail and severe lightning strikes are also likely to occur. 

The South African Weather Services said: "Severe thunderstorms expected today over the north-western part of KZN with possible heavy downpours leading flooding, strong damaging, hails and severe lightning strikes."

Showers and thundershowers are expected from this afternoon over Riverview, Pietermaritzburg, Ladysmith, Mooi River, Kokstad, Underberg, Newcastle, Ulundi, Ixopo, Giants Castle, Durban, Richard's Bay and Margate. 

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