Today’s weather across South Africa brings a mix of showers, thunderstorms, and significant weather warnings. Disruptive rain is expected in parts of the Eastern Cape. At the same time, severe thunderstorms are predicted for regions such as Gauteng, Limpopo, North West, Mpumalanga, and Free State, according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS). Here’s a breakdown of major cities’ key weather alerts and forecasts.
Today’s Weather Forecast: City-Specific Forecasts
Gauteng:
- Pretoria: Cloudy with scattered showers and thundershowers. 15°C — 23°C
- Johannesburg: Partly cloudy with thundershowers. 14°C — 22°C
- Vereeniging: Partly cloudy with scattered showers. 13°C — 24°C
Mpumalanga:
- Mbombela: Scattered showers and cool conditions. 17°C — 26°C
- Ermelo: Partly cloudy with showers. 13°C — 22°C
- Emalahleni: Thundershowers expected. 14°C — 24°C
Limpopo:
- Polokwane: Isolated thundershowers and warm. 16°C — 27°C
- Phalaborwa: Hot and humid with a chance of showers. 20°C — 33°C
- Tzaneen: Warm with light showers. 16°C — 29°C
Eastern Cape:
- Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth): Cloudy with rain and a high chance of flooding. 15°C — 18°C
- East London: Widespread showers, cool temperatures. 15°C — 19°C
- Makhanda: Showers and cloudy skies. 10°C — 15°C
KwaZulu-Natal:
- Durban: Cloudy with widespread thundershowers. 17°C — 25°C
- Richards Bay: Warm and wet conditions. 20°C — 29°C
- Pietermaritzburg: Widespread rain and thundershowers. 13°C — 25°C
Western Cape:
- Cape Town: Fine weather with light showers in the east. 16°C — 26°C
- George: Cool with scattered rain. 13°C — 20°C
- Worcester: Fine and warm. 11°C — 28°C
Northern Cape:
- Upington: Warm with clear skies. 12°C — 29°C
- Kimberley: Cool and clear with a light breeze. 9°C — 25°C
Today’s Weather Warnings:
- Orange Level 6 Warning: Disruptive rain is likely along the Eastern Cape coast and adjacent interior, causing flooding, potential property damage, and danger to life. Some communities may be temporarily cut off.
- Yellow Level 4 Warning: Disruptive rain is expected in the Kou-Kamma, Dr. Beyers Naude, Blue Crane Route, Makana, and Raymond Mhlaba municipalities in the Eastern Cape. This may lead to flooding and infrastructure damage.
- Orange Level 6 Warning for KwaZulu-Natal: Disruptive rain could lead to flooding in many parts of the region. This alert is valid from 01:00 to 23:00 SAST.
- Yellow Level 4 Warning: Severe thunderstorms with hail and wind could damage property and infrastructure in most parts of KwaZulu-Natal and northeastern Eastern Cape.
- Yellow Level 2 Warning: Severe thunderstorms are forecast for Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, the eastern Free State, and the North West. Expect flooding, road closures, and damage to property and infrastructure.
Fire Danger Warning: Extremely high fire danger conditions are forecast for the Dawid Kruiper Local Municipality in the Northern Cape.
Stay cautious, especially in regions affected by the severe weather warnings. With thunderstorms, flooding risks, and high fire danger in certain areas, South Africans are encouraged to remain updated and take safety measures where necessary.
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