The N3 near Hilton was covered in hail

KZN Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has warned motorists to exercise extreme caution when travelling on the roads this wet weekend.

While the Zululand region is experiencing some rain and strong winds, areas closer to Durban earlier today (Saturday) experienced hail and severe thunderstorms.

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The KZN Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) earlier this week placed disaster management teams throughout the province on high alert ahead of the heavy weather as forecast by the South African Weather Services (SAWS).

The NSRI has also warned residents of coastal regions to be aware of rough seas and high swells, which could catch anglers, boaters, paddlers and coastal hikers off guard.

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The bad weather is expected to last into next week and there is yet another cold front off the coast of Cape Town, being monitored by SAWS.

There is a concern that the lulls being experienced in between these cold fronts may give a false impression of improving conditions, said NSRI spokesperson, Craig Lambinon.

Localised flooding, storm surges, gale-force winds and high seas are some of the winter weather phenomena currently being experienced from these cold fronts.

The NSRI is appealing to boaters, paddlers, beach-goers, surfers, coastal hikers and anglers to be cautious around the coastline and to follow SAWS forecasts.

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