Meteorologist Predicts Hail Conditions to Extend Westward, Impacting Farmers
Rainfall is expected to extend to the western parts of the summer rainfall region in the coming weeks, potentially bringing hail conditions to these areas. According to independent agricultural meteorologist Johan van den Berg, the hail conditions may also extend to parts of the winter rainfall region. A series of cold fronts is expected to bring cold air over the country, which could create favorable conditions for hail, strong winds, and tornadoes when they collide with tropical moist air from the north. While heavy rainfall may still occur in some places, forecasts indicate that the overall rainfall conditions are starting to weaken, with less rain expected than previously predicted, especially over the central and western interior. This weather pattern could significantly affect grape farmers in the Northern Cape, who are currently harvesting and require dry conditions. 
