Johannesburg and Pretoria are set for another hot day on Thursday, 15 October, with temperatures climbing to 30°C and 32°C respectively, while Cape Town faces cooler conditions and strong winds, according to AccuWeather.
The latest forecast shows hazy sunshine and warmer conditions across both Gauteng cities during the day. Cape Town, meanwhile, can expect sunshine through high clouds, with a maximum temperature of 20°C and wind gusts reaching 50km/h.
Johannesburg weather on Thursday
Johannesburg is forecast to reach a high of 30°C on Thursday, with hazy sunshine and warmer conditions during the day. The maximum UV index will be 12, classified as extreme.
Winds from the north-northwest are forecast at 11km/h, with gusts of up to 26km/h. No rain or thunderstorms are expected during the day.
Overnight, temperatures are expected to drop to a low of 17°C under clear skies.
Winds will ease to 7km/h, with gusts reaching 22km/h.
Pretoria weather on Thursday
Pretoria is forecast to be hotter than Johannesburg, with a daytime high of 32°C. Hazy sunshine and warmer conditions are expected.
The maximum UV index will be 12, classified as extreme. Winds from the north-northwest are forecast at 11km/h, with gusts of up to 26km/h. No rain or thunderstorms are forecast for the day.
Conditions could change in the evening, when thunderstorms are expected in some areas. The overnight low is expected to be 18°C, with a 55% chance of precipitation and a 33% probability of thunderstorms. The forecast indicates about 1mm of rain.
Cape Town weather on Thursday
Cape Town is forecast to reach a high of 20°C on Thursday, with sunshine through high clouds. The maximum UV index will be 6, classified as high.
Windy conditions are expected, with northwesterly winds of 28km/h and gusts reaching 50km/h.
Overnight, temperatures are forecast to fall to 15°C, with partly cloudy skies. Winds from the north-northwest are expected at 20km/h, with gusts of up to 33km/h.
Kabous Le Roux
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