Isolated Thundery Showers Forecast for Western and Southern Zimbabwe This Weekend

The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has forecast isolated thundery showers and potential lightning across parts of western and southern Zimbabwe this weekend, as lingering moisture continues to influence localised weather patterns.

In its latest bulletin released on Friday, the MSD reported that residual moisture over Matabeleland North and southern Manicaland has triggered isolated thunderstorms, with Victoria Falls recording 12mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours.

Friday’s weather was briefly cloudy and mild in western and southern regions, while most other areas experienced clear skies and warm afternoon conditions.

Forecast for Saturday, 13 December

Matabeleland North, Bulawayo Metropolitan, Mashonaland West: Briefly cloudy and mild in the morning, becoming partly cloudy and warm in the afternoon. Isolated thundery showers are likely.

Mashonaland Central, Harare Metropolitan, Midlands, Masvingo, Matabeleland South: Clear and mild in the morning, turning partly cloudy and warm in the afternoon. Overnight temperatures will remain mild.

Outlook for Sunday, 14 December

Matabeleland North, Matabeleland South, Bulawayo Metropolitan: Partly cloudy and mild in the morning, becoming mostly cloudy and warm in the afternoon, with isolated thundery showers expected.

Harare Metropolitan, Mashonaland East, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland West, Masvingo, Midlands, Manicaland: Mostly clear skies in the morning, giving way to partly cloudy and warm conditions later in the day, with mild temperatures throughout.

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