{
  "id": 19999066,
  "title": "SAWS issues Yellow Level 2 thunderstorm warning for Free State",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/saws-issues-yellow-level-2-thunderstorm-warning-for-free-state",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T14:38:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/saws-issues-yellow-level-2-thunderstorm-warning-for-free-state/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued weather alerts for the Free State province. A Yellow Level 2 warning is in effect for severe thunderstorms in central portions, while an Orange Level 5 warning has been issued for the eastern areas. Forecaster Muneiwa Singo predicts partly cloudy and warm to hot weekend conditions, with isolated rain showers expected to turn into scattered thunderstorms across the region. These storms could cause flooding in roads, settlements, and low-lying areas, along with potential damage to infrastructure, homes, and livestock. The public is advised to remain indoors, stay away from metal objects, avoid driving through flooded roads and bridges, and seek shelter indoors rather than under trees or tall structures.",
  "summary": "Meanwhile, an Orange Level 5 warning for the eastern parts of the province.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Heavy rain, thunderstorms and flooding expected across parts of KwaZulu-Natal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/heavy-rain-thunderstorms-and-flooding-expected-across-parts-of",
        "published": "2026-11-14T08:29:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}