Storm warning for parts of KZN
Forecasters say a gale force wind is expected to move along the KwaZulu-Natal coast from the Port St Johns area in the Eastern Cape, heading northwards towards Durban.
"We do have a warning out for those gale force south westerly winds that are expected to come through from the south. We see that the south-westerly has already hit Margate as it is," said forecaster, Thandiwe Gumede.
Gumede says wind speeds could reach up to 64km an hour.
Please be advised of the following for today (02 February 2018). Severe storms possible and a gale force wind along the KZN coastal areas. pic.twitter.com/i57OvjYupO
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) February 2, 2018
Severe thunderstorms, with heavy rain that could lead to localised flooding, have been forecast for the southern interior, moving slowly towards the north of the province.
"We have already seen some of those thunderstorms developing over the southern interior, covering areas like Harding and south of iXopo. There's another thunderstorm in the north, covering areas like Pongola and eDumbe," she said.
Tomorrow morning will see cool and cloudy weather conditions, ranging from the lower to mid 20s.
Durban has a maximum of 24 degrees, Richards Bay at 26 and Pietermaritzburg 21.