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Severe thunderstorms are forecast in at least five provinces.
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The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms leading to flooding and hail in parts of the Northern Cape, North West, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape.
Impact-based warnings
Yellow level 2 warning: Severe thunderstorms leading to localised flooding and large amounts of small hail are expected over the north-eastern parts of the Northern Cape, western parts of the North West and Free State, the southern parts of KwaZulu-Natal, as well as the Eastern Cape, except in the south-west.
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 in places along the Eastern Cape’s south coast and adjacent interior, as well as the eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal.
The weather in your province
Gauteng: Partly cloudy and warm, with hot conditions in the northern areas. A pleasant day overall, but stay hydrated if you’re in the hotter regions.
Pretoria: 18°C — 32°C
Johannesburg: 15°C — 29°C
Vereeniging: 16°C — 31°C
Mpumalanga: Expect cloudy conditions with morning drizzle along the escarpment. The rest of the day will be partly cloudy and warm, with hot temperatures in parts of the Lowveld. If you’re traveling, be cautious of reduced visibility in the morning.
Mbombela: 19°C — 30°C
Ermelo: 14°C — 27°C
Emalahleni: 14°C — 29°C
Standerton: 17°C — 31°C
Skukuza: 23°C — 34°C
Limpopo: Morning drizzle is expected along the southern escarpment, followed by partly cloudy and warm conditions. It will be hot in the Lowveld and south-west regions, so plan for cooler indoor activities during peak heat.
Polokwane: 17°C — 28°C
Phalaborwa: 22°C — 34°C
Tzaneen: 19°C — 29°C
Musina: 20°C — 32°C
Lephalale: 18°C — 34°C
Mokopane: 19°C — 33°C
North West: Partly cloudy and warm to hot conditions dominate the day. Isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers are expected, except in the far east. Keep an umbrella handy and be cautious of sudden weather changes.
Klerksdorp: 17°C — 33°C
Potchefstroom: 16°C — 31°C
Mahikeng: 18°C — 32°C
Rustenburg: 17°C — 33°C
Vryburg: 18°C — 32°C
Free State: Warm to hot conditions with partly cloudy skies. Isolated showers and thundershowers are expected in the east, with scattered showers elsewhere. Be prepared for possible rain and thunderstorms.
Bloemfontein: 18°C — 28°C
Welkom: 19°C — 32°C
Bethlehem: 15°C — 31°C
Northern Cape: Partly cloudy and warm to hot, with isolated showers and thundershowers in the east. The north-west will remain fine. Coastal winds will shift from light and variable to moderate south-westerly in the afternoon.
Upington: 20°C — 35°C
Kimberley: 19°C — 30°C
De Aar: 19°C — 29°C
Alexander Bay: 19°C — 27°C
Springbok: 14°C — 28°C
Calvinia: 15°C — 29°C
Sutherland: 13°C — 26°C
Western Cape: Partly cloudy and warm, with isolated showers and thundershowers expected, except in the western areas. Coastal winds will be moderate to fresh south-easterly. If you’re near the coast, expect breezy conditions later in the day.
Cape Town: 21°C — 27°C
Vredendal: 17°C — 31°C
Riversdale: 21°C — 28°C
George: 20°C — 25°C
Worcester: 19°C — 29°C
Beaufort West: 18°C — 28°C
Oudtshoorn: 19°C — 30°C
Western half of the Eastern Cape: Partly cloudy and warm, with isolated thundershowers over the interior and scattered showers in the north. Coastal winds will be light and variable in the morning and evening, becoming moderate south-easterly during the day.
Eastern half of the Eastern Cape: Cloudy conditions in the morning will give way to partly cloudy and warm weather. Scattered showers and thundershowers are expected. Coastal winds will be light to moderate north-easterly.
Gqeberha: 21°C — 28°C
Makhanda: 20°C — 32°C
Cradock: 17°C — 31°C
Graaff-Reinet: 16°C — 29°C
East London: 21°C — 30°C
Port St Johns: 21°C — 29°C
Mthatha: 17°C — 27°C
Komani: 16°C — 28°C
Qonce: 17°C — 31°C
KwaZulu-Natal: Morning fog patches over the interior may reduce visibility, so drive carefully. The day will be partly cloudy and warm to hot, with very hot conditions in the north-east.
Scattered showers and thundershowers are expected in the south, with isolated showers elsewhere except in the north. Coastal winds will be light to moderate northerly to north-easterly, becoming fresh in some areas during the afternoon.
Durban: 24°C — 32°C
Richard’s Bay: 24°C — 36°C
Pietermaritzburg: 20°C — 36°C
Ladysmith: 18°C — 34°C
*This weather report was written with the support of Toqan AI.
