Weather forecast for August 8: Cold front approaches Western Cape as scattered showers hit the east
South Africans can expect a partly cloudy and cold to cool day overall, with scattered showers and rain across the east. The day follows a system of severe thunderstorms experienced on Thursday, now moving out. However, all eyes turn to the west as a cold front approaches, expected to hit the Western Cape on Saturday.
National overview
Eastern provinces (including KZN, Mpumalanga, and eastern Limpopo):Cloudy at times, with a 30% chance of rain and isolated afternoon thundershowers in parts.
Interior regions: Mostly clear and cool.
Western Cape: Dry and slightly warmer, ahead of Saturday's approaching cold front.
No major wind alerts, but coastal breezes expected.
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