Weather Update: What to expect for the rest of the week
What South Africans can expect from the weather for the rest of the week, including clear skies, colder temperatures, and isolated showers along the coast
South Africa is in for a crisp and mostly stable end to the week as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) forecasts fine weather conditions across the country, with isolated showers confined mainly to the east coast and colder air sweeping in from the interior.
On Thursday, no severe weather alerts have been issued. Most parts of the country will enjoy clear skies and calm conditions, with De Aar, Kimberley, and Bloemfontein under bright sunshine.
The only notable rainfall is expected along the KwaZulu-Natal coast, particularly around Durban and Richards Bay, where a 30% chance of light coastal showers is forecast.
Morning fog patches and low clouds will hug parts of Gauteng, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga, but these are expected to clear as the day progresses. Light to moderate winds will accompany the day, with Cape Agulhas, Port Elizabeth, and Cape Town seeing gusts of up to 30 km/h.
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