Durban – The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms across most parts of KwaZulu-Natal from Friday until midnight.
The eThekwini Municipality has urged residents to stay alert as widespread heavy rain, strong winds, lightning and small hail are expected.
WEATHER & WARNINGS for this FRIDAY – 13 Feb 2026
⚠️SAWS Warnings: ⚠️
🟡L4: Severe storms in parts of KZN
🟡L2: Severe storms in parts of NC, NW, FS, EC, GP, LP & MP🔥Extreme fire danger in parts of NC
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— Vox Weather (@VoxWeatherZa) February 12, 2026
According to SABC News, forecaster Edward Engelbrecht said the storms, caused by a cold front, could lead to flooding of vulnerable roads and low-lying areas.
“We have issued a level four warning for the severe thunderstorms over most parts of KZN except the northeastern part. And that’s going to be so, that means level four, it’s low likelihood for significant impacts. And that may lead to strong, damaging winds, excessive lightning, and heavy downpours, leading to flooding of susceptible roads. And that’s going to be mostly due to a cold front that’s moved south past the country. And then with that, we also expect scattered to widespread showers and thundershowers, mostly for the afternoon,” the report quoted Engelbrecht as saying.
Authorities warned that the severe weather may damage infrastructure, property, vehicles, livestock and livelihoods.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
