Johannesburg - The South African Weather Service on Monday warned Johannesburg residents to prepare for possible severe thunderstorms.
"Residents must prepare themselves for thunderstorms which can be severe, we will issue warnings which they can find on social media," forecaster Madimetsha Thema from the SA weather services said.
Warning:09 Oct 2017 Severe TS obs over S Magaliesberg move to Randfontein + Krugersdorp area, damaging winds, large hail and heavy downpours
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 9, 2017
Thema said thunder storms usually occur ahead of a cold front and could lead to high winds. "When storms come people can expect gasty winds."
However, clear weather was expected for the rest of the week.
Cut-off low over the central parts of the country moving slowly eastwards. Showers and thundershowers over much of the central, S + E parts. pic.twitter.com/TVm1Xd4znD
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 9, 2017
"For the rest of the week we not expecting any rain," said Thema.