Hail covered the ground in Ballito and Salt Rock this afternoon.
Hail covered the ground in Ballito and Salt Rock this afternoon.
Heavy rain and gail force winds hit Durban and the Dolphin Coast this afternoon, with the second wave of hail having just arrived in Ballito at around 3.30pm.

The dark, heavy storm clouds could be seen travelling from Durban towards the Dolphin Coast.

Numerous trees were blown over and parts of the roof at Linc church in Salt Rock were ripped off by the wind.

A tree fell over onto the N2 just before the Umhlali turn-off north bound that was obstructing the road.

Another huge tree has been flung across Marion Place blocking the road, directly round a corner.



A section of the roof at Linc church was ripped off by the powerful winds.
A section of the roof at Linc church was ripped off by the powerful winds.

The fire department is removing it.

A vehicle also lost its trailer on the off-ramp at Umhlali.

You are advised to keep your cars undercover should there be any further hail.

Hail is a rare occurrence on the Dolphin Coast with the last major storm being over a year ago at Isithebe.


Residents in and around Durban were shocked by the hail storm which hit the area
Residents in and around Durban were shocked by the hail storm which hit the area