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News24
12 hours ago
- Climate
- News24
Tuesday's weather: Light snow, hail in Eastern Cape but cold to cool conditions elsewhere
Severe thunderstorms, light snow and hail are forecast for the Eastern Cape while very cold conditions are expected in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS). Impact-based warnings A yellow level 1 warning for severe thunderstorms in the north-eastern parts of the Eastern Cape. These storms may result in localised damage to property and vehicles, as well as disruptions caused by small hailstorms. In the SAWS' colour-coded weather warning system, yellow indicates a moderate risk of impact that requires caution and awareness, while orange indicates that 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. Weather outlook for today & tomorrow, 21 - 22 July 2025. Isolated to scattered showers & thundershowers are expected over the central, eastern & southern parts of the country, with possible severe thunderstorms over the extreme eastern parts of the Eastern Cape. #saws — SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) July 21, 2025 Advisories Very cold conditions are expected in the extreme south-western parts of KwaZulu-Natal. The weather in your province Gauteng: The day will be cloudy and cold to cool. Mpumalanga: Expect morning fog patches along the escarpment. The rest of the day will be partly cloudy and cool, with colder areas popping up. Clouds will thicken in the afternoon with chances of drizzle in the east. Mbombela: 9°C — 20°C Ermelo: 3°C — 14°C Emalahleni: 8°C — 17°C Standerton: 6°C — 18°C Skukuza: 7°C — 23°C Limpopo: Partly cloudy and cool, warming up in some areas. In the afternoon, expect drizzle in the Lowveld as the skies turn cloudier. Polokwane: 4°C — 19°C Phalaborwa: 10°C — 24°C Tzaneen: 7°C — 22°C Musina: 11°C — 25°C Lephalale: 7°C — 22°C Mokopane: 6°C — 20°C North West: Partly cloudy and cool weather is forecast, with isolated showers and thundershowers in the west. Klerksdorp: 6°C — 19°C Potchefstroom: 6°C — 19°C Mahikeng: 7°C — 20°C Rustenburg: 8°C — 20°C Vryburg: 6°C — 20°C Free State: The province will be partly cloudy and cold to cool. Isolated thundershowers are expected, except for the northeastern regions. Bloemfontein: 9°C — 18°C Welkom: 8°C — 19°C Bethlehem: 3°C — 15°C Northern Cape: Morning fog patches will occur in the west, which will otherwise be fine. Further east, expect partly cloudy and cold to cool conditions with isolated showers and thundershowers, increasing to scattered showers in the south-east. Coastal winds: Moderate to fresh, blowing southeasterly. Upington: 10°C — 23°C Kimberley: 8°C — 20°C De Aar: 7°C — 16°C Alexander Bay: 9°C — 18°C Springbok: 5°C — 20°C Calvinia: 0°C — 21°C Sutherland: -6°C — 16°C Western Cape: Fog patches will develop in the northwest during the morning, but much of the region will see partly cloudy and cold to cool conditions. The extreme west may enjoy fine weather. Coastal winds: Moderate to fresh southeasterly to easterly, strengthening along the south-west coast. However, light and variable winds are expected along the south coast early in the morning. Cape Town: 11°C — 19°C Vredendal: 5°C — 23°C Riversdale: 5°C — 21°C George: 6°C — 19°C Worcester: 7°C — 20°C Beaufort West: 6°C — 18°C Oudtshoorn: 4°C — 20°C Western half of the Eastern Cape: Cloudy and cold to cool, with isolated rain or showers in the south and east during the morning. Conditions will clear to partly cloudy later in the evening. Eastern half of the Eastern Cape: Overcast and cold to cool with scattered showers and thundershowers, widespread along the Wild Coast and its adjacent interior. Light snowfalls may occur on the north-eastern high ground. Coastal winds: Moderate to fresh south-westerly, later becoming south-easterly. Gqeberha: 10°C — 17°C Makhanda: 9°C — 13°C Cradock: 6°C — 15°C Graaff-Reinet: 5°C — 15°C East London: 14°C — 16°C Port St Johns: 14°C — 17°C Mthatha: 9°C — 12°C Komani: 8°C — 10°C Qonce: 11°C — 13°C KwaZulu-Natal: Morning fog patches over the southern interior will clear to reveal a cloudy and very cold to cold day, with cool weather closer to the east. Scattered showers and rain are expected throughout the region. Coastal winds: Moderate to fresh southerly to south-westerly, easing to easterly to south-easterly by the afternoon. *This weather report was written with the support of Toqan AI.
IOL News
18 hours ago
- Climate
- IOL News
Cold front brings rain and cooler temperatures across South Africa
Mzansi is preparing for another cold front that will bring with it, rain and icy temperatures. South Africans should prepare for a distinctly chilly and wet week as a cold front sweeps across the nation, ushering in isolated showers and a noticeable plunge in temperatures. From Monday, residents in various regions will encounter a dramatic shift in weather, with the South African Weather Service (SAWS) predicting scattered rainfall and a 60% probability of showers particularly affecting the Eastern Cape, southern KwaZulu-Natal, and along the southern coastline. The inclement weather does not stop there; isolated thunderstorms carrying a 30% chance of rain have been forecast for pockets of the Northern Cape, Free State, and Limpopo. However, it is worth noting that most areas in the central and north-eastern parts of the country, including Gauteng and Mpumalanga, are expected to remain dry, with no severe weather warnings currently in effect.
News24
a day ago
- Climate
- News24
Monday's weather: Fine and cool conditions with isolated showers
Weather conditions on Monday are expected to start fine in parts of the country where temperatures will later cool, bringing cloudy and cold conditions. Rain is also expected in parts of the country, according to the South African Weather Service. The weather in your province Gauteng: Fine in the north initially, becoming partly cloudy and cold to cool. Pretoria: 6°C — 18°C Johannesburg: 5°C — 18°C Vereeniging: 5°C — 16°C Mpumalanga: Starts fine, becoming partly cloudy and cold to cool by afternoon. Warm in parts of the Lowveld. Mbombela: 9°C — 22°C Ermelo: 6°C — 17°C Emalahleni: 4°C — 17°C Standerton: 4°C — 17°C Skukuza: 5°C — 27°C Limpopo: Fine but becoming partly cloudy and cool. Cloudy in the north with drizzle in places in the northeast. Warm in parts of the Lowveld. Polokwane: 6°C — 19°C Phalaborwa: 10°C — 25°C Tzaneen: 13°C — 23°C Musina: 13°C — 23°C Lephalale: 7°C — 22°C Mokopane: 6°C — 21°C Weather forecast for today and tomorrow, 20-21 July 2025: Light rain and showers in Limpopo, otherwise isolated to scattered showers and rain over the central and southern parts dues to the passage of a cold-front. #SAWS #saweatheroutlook — SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) July 20, 2025 North West: Windy in the west, otherwise partly cloudy and cool. Klerksdorp: 8°C — 19°C Potchefstroom: 7°C — 18°C Mahikeng: 6°C — 19°C Rustenburg: 8°C — 19°C Vryburg: 6°C — 20°C Free State: Partly cloudy and cold to cool, with isolated thundershowers in the extreme west where it will be windy. Bloemfontein: 9°C — 19°C Welkom: 8°C — 20°C Bethlehem: 4°C — 16°C Northern Cape: Cloudy along the coast at first, otherwise partly cloudy, windy and cold to cool with isolated showers and thundershowers, except in the west. Warm in the north. Upington: 12°C — 23°C Kimberley: 7°C — 20°C De Aar: 9°C — 18°C Alexander Bay: 10°C — 18°C Springbok: 6°C — 15°C Calvinia: 2°C — 15°C Sutherland: -4°C — 13°C Western Cape: Cloudy and cold with light rain in the extreme southwest at first, spreading along the south coast by the afternoon. Otherwise, partly cloudy and cool. Cape Town: 12°C — 15°C Vredendal: 9°C — 18°C Riversdale: 5°C — 15°C George: 8°C — 15°C Worcester: 3°C — 15°C Beaufort West: 8°C — 17°C Oudtshoorn: 1°C — 15°C Western half of the Eastern Cape: Partly cloudy in the northwest, otherwise cloudy and cold to cool with isolated showers and thundershowers. Scattered showers and rain along the coast and adjacent interior from the afternoon. Eastern half of the Eastern Cape: Fine in the east at first, otherwise cloudy and cold to cool with scattered showers and thundershowers. Isolated in the southwest. Light snow is expected over the northeastern high ground from the evening. Gqeberha: 11°C — 18°C Makhanda: 10°C — 17°C Cradock: 8°C — 19°C Graaff-Reinet: 7°C — 18°C East London: 15°C — 19°C Port St Johns: 12°C — 24°C Umtata: 8°C — 22°C Komani: 8°C — 19°C Qonce: 11°C — 18°C KwaZulu-Natal: Morning fog patches in the north, otherwise fine and cool but warm in the east. It will become partly cloudy from the afternoon, with isolated showers and thundershowers in the south.
The Citizen
4 days ago
- Climate
- The Citizen
Heavy rain warning issued for the coast
THE South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for disruptive rain affecting large parts of KZN, including the coastal areas of eThekwini Municipality, on July 19. Also read: Weather predicting system piloted in Isipingo and Umgababa According to SAWS, isolated showers and rain are forecast across the province, with heavier and more scattered downpours expected along the south coast and southern areas of KZN. Rainfall of between 30 to 50mm is predicted along the south coast, which may lead to localised flooding due to sustained rainfall in these areas. Possible impacts: • Localised flooding in vulnerable formal and informal settlements, especially in low-lying areas and around bridges. • Dangerous driving conditions on dirt roads, with increased risks of minor accidents caused by slippery surfaces and reduced visibility. • Damage to mud-built houses and other structures prone to water damage. Motorists and residents are advised to exercise caution, avoid crossing flooded roads, and ensure that drainage around homes is cleared. Disaster management teams have been alerted and are on standby to respond to any emergencies. The warning is valid from 00:00 until 17:59 on July 19. For updates and safety tips, visit or follow the South African Weather Service on Facebook. For more South Coast Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox. Do you have more information pertaining to this story? Feel free to let us know by commenting on our Facebook page or you can contact our newsroom on 031 903 2341 and speak to a journalist. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
News24
5 days ago
- Climate
- News24
Thursday's weather: Rain in 4 provinces, with thunderstorms in Free State and Eastern Cape
Rain is predicted in the Northern Cape, Western Cape with thunderstorms in the Free State and Eastern Cape, according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS). A warning of damaging waves has been issued for the Western Cape, while the rest of the country can expect fine and cool conditions. Impact-based warnings Yellow Level 2 warning: Damaging waves are expected between Saldanha Bay and Plettenberg Bay, spreading to Alexander Bay from Friday. This could lead to difficulty in navigation at sea and pose risks to small vessels, including capsizing. Weather forecast for today & tomorrow, 16 - 17 July 2025. Isolated to scattered rain & showers are expected over the central and south-western parts of the country, with possible damaging winds along the south-west coast tomorrow, 17 July 2025. #saws #weatheroutlook — SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) July 16, 2025 In the SAWS' colour-coded weather warning system, yellow indicates a moderate risk of impact that requires caution and awareness, while orange indicates that 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. The weather in your province Gauteng: Fine and cool conditions. Pretoria: 6°C — 22°C Johannesburg: 6°C — 23°C Vereeniging: 6°C — 21°C Mpumalanga: Fine and cool, warming up in the Lowveld. Mbombela: 10°C — 26°C Ermelo: 6°C — 18°C Emalahleni: 6°C — 20°C Standerton: 6°C — 20°C Skukuza: 5°C — 29°C Limpopo: Fine and cool, with warm temperatures in the Lowveld and Limpopo Valley. Polokwane: 10°C — 22°C Phalaborwa: 13°C — 28°C Tzaneen: 10°C — 25°C Musina: 11°C — 27°C Lephalale: 10°C — 26°C Mokopane: 9°C — 23°C North West: Fine, windy, and cool to warm conditions, with partly cloudy weather in the west. Klerksdorp: 9°C — 23°C Potchefstroom: 9°C — 23°C Mahikeng: 7°C — 23°C Rustenburg: 7°C — 22°C Vryburg: 6°C — 24°C Free State: Partly cloudy and windy with cool temperatures. Expect isolated afternoon showers and thundershowers in the south. Bloemfontein: 5°C — 22°C Welkom: 8°C — 23°C Bethlehem: 2°C — 20°C Northern Cape: Partly cloudy, windy, and cool, with isolated showers and rain. The central parts will remain fine, while the extreme south will be cold. Coastal winds will blow lightly from the north-west. Upington: 6°C — 21°C Kimberley: 5°C — 24°C De Aar: 3°C — 18°C Alexander Bay: 8°C — 18°C Springbok: 4°C — 11°C Calvinia: -2°C — 14°C Sutherland: -5°C — 10°C Western Cape: Expect partly cloudy skies and cool to cold temperatures. Isolated showers and rain are predicted, except in the east. The south-west will have cloudy skies with scattered showers. Coastal winds will be fresh to strong, blowing westerly to south-westerly. Cape Town: 12°C — 17°C Vredendal: 5°C — 15°C Riversdale: 5°C — 18°C George: 7°C — 19°C Worcester: 8°C — 16°C Beaufort West: 4°C — 17°C Oudtshoorn: 0°C — 18°C Western half of the Eastern Cape: Morning fog in the south-east, otherwise partly cloudy and cool. Isolated showers and thundershowers are expected in the north-east, with cold temperatures in the south-west. Coastal winds will be moderate to fresh from the north-west. Eastern half of the Eastern Cape: Morning fog along the coast and adjacent interior, then partly cloudy, cool, and windy conditions, with isolated showers and thundershowers. It may be warm in places in the south-east. Coastal winds will be moderate south-westerly. Gqeberha: 10°C — 21°C Makhanda: 9°C — 21°C Cradock: 2°C — 20°C Graaff-Reinet: 3°C — 20°C East London: 13°C — 22°C Port St Johns: 13°C — 26°C Mthatha: 9°C — 26°C Komani: 4°C — 21°C Qonce: 11°C — 23°C KwaZulu-Natal: Fine and warm weather, but the west will experience partly cloudy and cool conditions. Coastal winds will be moderate to fresh, blowing from the north to north-east. Durban: 14°C — 29°C Richard's Bay: 15°C — 29°C Pietermaritzburg: 7°C — 26°C Ladysmith: 5°C — 25°C
