{"id":174235,"date":"2018-03-06T10:56:36","date_gmt":"2018-03-06T08:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=174235"},"modified":"2018-03-06T14:40:09","modified_gmt":"2018-03-06T12:40:09","slug":"watch-severe-thunderstorms-hail-expected-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2018\/03\/06\/watch-severe-thunderstorms-hail-expected-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch Out: Severe thunderstorms and hail could be expected today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The weather still continues to be unpredictable, with dazzling sunshine turning to rain in just minutes.<\/p>\n<p>This morning the South African Weather Service has <a href=\"http:\/\/www.weathersa.co.za\/warnings?region=rsa\" target=\"_blank\">warned residents<\/a> to be on high alert as severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail are predicted from noon.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<h5>ALSO READ:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/111865\/on-the-road-in-wet-weather-be-cautious\/\" target=\"_blank\">On the road in wet weather? Be cautious<\/a><\/h5>\n<p><strong>Full list of warnings:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"eventname\"><strong>Severe Thunderstorms:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"eventreport\">Severe thunderstorms with the possibility of large amounts of small hail are predicted for parts of Gauteng, with special focus on the West Rand and the city of Johannesburg\u00a0 from\u00a0noon to 10pm.<\/div>\n<div class=\"eventreport\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"eventname\"><strong>\u00a0Heavy Rain:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"eventreport\">Heavy rain is expected in parts of Gauteng today, which could lead to localised flooding in some areas.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eventreport\">\n<h5><strong>ALSO READ:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/136627\/tips-to-help-you-prepare-for-severe-weather\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tips to help you prepare for severe weather<\/a><\/h5>\n<p>Motorists are reminded to take the necessary precautions when travelling.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"eventreport\">\n<p>They are encouraged to reduce speed and increase their following distance and headlights should be kept on at all times to increase visibility.<\/p>\n<p>Residents should also ensure that they shelter their pets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Reminder \u2013 The community can call the following emergency numbers for assistance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10177 (toll free line)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 112 (cellphone)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0 011 458-0911 (Life Threatening Emergency Line)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 086 054 3000 (Services Emergency Line)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)<span 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