CAP Alert · Actual

Watch out for scattered thunderstorms, strong winds with localized downpours, and possible hailstorms :

Ongoing: Rain/Wet Spell
Moderate severity
Urgency Expected
Severity Moderate
Certainty Likely
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 06 Nov 2026 16:39
  • Effective 06 Nov 2026 16:00
  • Onset 07 Nov 2026 00:00
  • Expires 09 Nov 2026 23:00
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Watch out for scattered thunderstorms, strong winds with localized downpours, and possible hailstorms

Area

Countrywide

Event description

Watch out for scattered thunderstorms, strong winds with localized downpours, and possible hailstorms : - over Midlands, Manicaland, Bulawayo Metropolitan, and all Matabeleland Provinces, on Saturday 07 and Sunday 08 November 2026. - over Harare Metropolitan and all Mashonaland provinces on Monday 09 November 2026

Instructions

From Sunday afternoon, 08 November 2026, scattered thunderstorms, accompanied by possible hail and localized heavy downpours, are expected across Matabeleland North, Matabeleland South, Bulawayo Metropolitan, Midlands, Masvingo and Manicaland Provinces. On Monday, 09 November 2026, thunderstorm activity is expected to mainly affect Harare Metropolitan, Mashonaland East, Mashonaland Central, Masvingo and Manicaland Provinces.. Daily updates will be provided through official media channels, and residents are strongly urged to follow guidance issued by the Department of Civil Protection.