The South African Weather Service (SAWS)  has issued a high-priority Orange Level 5  warning for severe thunderstorms, effective today, Friday, March 6, 2026 . The alert, which was officially processed at 09:24 SAST, remains valid from 11:00 until 23:59 tonight. Meteorologists indicate that conditions are highly favorable for the development of intense storm cells characterized by heavy downpours, strong winds, and the potential for hail. According to the official impact-base