Weather warning for the Garden Route and Karoo

GARDEN ROUTE | KAROO NEWS - A statement issued by the GRDM, indicates the areas impacted from Friday, 16 December until Saturday, 17 December along the Garden Route district, include Bitou, George, Hessequa, Kannaland, Knysna, Mossel Bay, and Oudtshoorn.

An Orange level 6 warning for Severe Thunderstorms may result in flooding and large amounts of small hail.

Storms will dominate over the western parts by Friday late morning, moving eastwards to the central and eastern parts during the afternoon and evening.

Flash flooding of roads and susceptible settlements as well as danger to life in the crossing of fast-flowing streams.

Large amounts of small hail/large hail can cause damage to vehicles and cause difficult driving conditions, especially where heavy downpours are present.

These conditions can lead to major travel disruptions and can be aggravated by possible falling trees that could block major roads. Loss of agricultural production is also likely together with disruptions to essential services.

Photo: Garden Route District Municipality