Bloemfontein Hit by Unseasonal Hailstorm in June

Bloemfontein Unexpectedly Hit by June Hailstorm Bloemfontein, South Africa experienced an unusual weather event on June 10, 2025, when a significant hailstorm blanketed the city in hail. A short video circulating online shows a road outside Bloemfontein covered in a thick layer of hail. The unexpected nature of the hailstorm, occurring in June, has surprised residents. "I've never seen anything like it in June," said one Bloemfontein resident in a video recording of the event. "It was like winter in the middle of spring." The video shows the hail accumulating rapidly on the road and surrounding fields. The unusual weather event has prompted discussions about climate change and its potential impact on South Africa's weather patterns. While the hailstorm caused some disruption, no major damage or injuries have been reported. The unexpected hailstorm serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of weather patterns and the potential impact of climate change.