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Hot and humid conditions are expected in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape.
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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of hot and humid conditions in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, while isolated thunderstorms are forecast for other parts of the country.
Impact-based warnings
Yellow Level 2 warning: Severe thunderstorms leading to localised flooding of susceptible roads, settlements and low-lying areas/bridges, excessive lightning, strong damaging winds and large amounts of small hail and/or large hail are expected over the central parts of Northern Cape, extreme north-eastern parts of Western Cape, and Eastern Cape except along the coast.
Yellow Level 1 warning: Damaging winds leading to localised damage to settlements and localised problems for high-sided vehicles on the prone routes due to crosswinds on exposed high-level roads/bridges are expected over the central southern parts of the Northern Cape and the north-eastern parts of the Western Cape.
In the SAWS’ colour-coded weather warning system, yellow indicates a moderate risk of impact that requires caution and awareness, while orange indicates that a higher-risk impact is expected, requiring increased attention and preparation.
SAWS uses the numbers to indicate the likelihood of weather-based impacts occurring. Levels 2 and 6 are high, and Level 4 is low.
Advisories
Hot and humid weather will result in extremely uncomfortable conditions over the eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal and over the interior of the Eastern Cape.
The weather in your province
Gauteng: Partly cloudy and warm conditions dominate, with hot temperatures in the extreme north.
Isolated showers and thundershowers are expected during the day, transitioning to cloudy skies in the evening. If you’re out and about, carry an umbrella just in case!
Pretoria: 16°C — 30°C
Johannesburg: 15°C — 28°C
Vereeniging: 15°C — 29°C
Mpumalanga: Expect a warm, partly cloudy day with isolated showers and thundershowers.
Morning drizzle is likely along the escarpment, so early commuters should prepare for reduced visibility. The evening will turn cloudy.
Mbombela: 17°C — 29°C
Ermelo: 13°C — 27°C
Emalahleni: 14°C — 25°C
Standerton: 12°C — 26°C
Skukuza: 19°C — 30°C
Limpopo: It’s another partly cloudy and warm day in Limpopo, with pockets of heat in some areas. Isolated showers and thundershowers are anticipated in the extreme south and east.
Morning drizzle is likely along the escarpment – plan accordingly if you’re heading out early.
Polokwane: 16°C — 29°C
Phalaborwa: 19°C — 32°C
Tzaneen: 18°C — 29°C
Musina: 18°C — 32°C
Lephalale: 18°C — 29°C
Mokopane: 14°C — 27°C
North West: The skies will remain partly cloudy and the day warm, with isolated showers and thundershowers predicted. Don’t forget your raincoat for potential downpours.
Klerksdorp: 16°C — 28°C
Potchefstroom: 17°C — 28°C
Mahikeng: 16°C — 29°C
Rustenburg: 17°C — 29°C
Vryburg: 17°C — 30°C
Free State: Expect a warm, partly cloudy day, with isolated showers and thundershowers.
The western and southern parts of the province, however, will experience scattered showers – a reminder to take cover when needed.
Bloemfontein: 18°C — 31°C
Welkom: 17°C — 30°C
Bethlehem: 14°C — 29°C
Northern Cape: The region will be partly cloudy, windy, and hot to very hot. Isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers are expected, though the extreme western areas will remain dry.
Coastal areas will experience moderate to fresh winds from the south-west. Stay hydrated and avoid outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day.
Upington: 23°C — 36°C
Kimberley: 19°C — 32°C
De Aar: 21°C — 31°C
Alexander Bay: 15°C — 25°C
Springbok: 17°C — 29°C
Calvinia: 14°C — 31°C
Sutherland: 10°C — 30°C
Western Cape: Partly cloudy and warm to hot conditions will prevail. The north-east regions can expect isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers in the afternoon. By evening, the south-west coast will see cloudy weather accompanied by light rain and showers.
Winds will vary along the coast, mainly easterly in the morning, turning moderate to fresh westerly and south-westerly later.
Cape Town: 17°C — 25°C
Vredendal: 13°C — 29°C
Riversdale: 15°C — 32°C
George: 15°C — 26°C
Worcester: 15°C — 32°C
Beaufort West: 20°C — 36°C
Oudtshoorn: 18°C — 35°C
Western half of the Eastern Cape: Conditions will be partly cloudy and hot to very hot, though areas along the coast may enjoy slightly warmer weather. Scattered showers and thundershowers are forecast.
Coastal winds will be light and variable in the morning but will shift to moderate and fresh south-westerly winds by later in the day.
Eastern half of the Eastern Cape: Hot to very hot conditions will dominate inland areas, while the coast will be warm. Expect isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers during the day.
Moderate south-westerly winds will transition to south-easterly in the afternoon.
Gqeberha: 16°C — 26°C
Makhanda: 15°C — 33°C
Cradock: 16°C — 34°C
Graaff-Reinet: 16°C — 35°C
East London: 18°C — 26°C
Port St Johns: 17°C — 28°C
Mthatha: 16°C — 35°C
Komani: 12°C — 35°C
Qonce: 15°C — 32°C
KwaZulu-Natal: The province will be partly cloudy and warm to hot, with isolated showers and thundershowers. However, the north-east is expected to remain dry.
Coastal winds will be moderate to fresh, trending northerly to north-easterly.
Durban: 22°C — 32°C
Richard’s Bay: 21°C — 35°C
Pietermaritzburg: 17°C — 35°C
Ladysmith: 15°C — 33°C
*This weather report was written with the support of Toqan AI.
