The rest of today stays largely dry and pleasant across much of the country, with clear to mostly clear skies stretching over Johannesburg, Polokwane and Kimberley, though Durban can expect a touch of slight rain and Gqeberha sits under an overcast sky with cooler highs around 16 degrees. Do keep in mind the extreme veld fire conditions flagged in parts of the country today, so take care with anything that could spark a blaze, and note that a few weather advisories are also in place. Tomorrow looks set to continue in much the same warm and mostly settled fashion, so it’s a good day to make the most of the sunshine.
⚠️ New & Updated Weather Warnings
Weather Advisory (Warning Advisory), valid until 23:59 on 3 September.
Areas: Grabouw, Garies, Pofadder, Springbok, Worcester, Prince Albert, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Paarl.
- Very cold, wet and windy conditions (with maximum temperatures below 10 °C) over the high-lying areas.
- Disruptive rainfall leading to possible localised flooding over the south-eastern parts of the Western Cape.
- Damaging interior winds as well as gale force winds along the south-west and south coast.
- Damaging waves (reaching 4.5 to 5.5 m in places).
The public and small stock farmers are advised to take the necessary precaution to ensure the safety and health of their animals during very cold days. Limit outdoor activities and keep warm.
This morning’s other warnings remain in force – full details in today’s morning forecast.
Looking to Tomorrow
Tomorrow brings a mix of gentle sunshine and unsettled skies across South Africa, with Western Cape and Gauteng enjoying mostly clear conditions while KwaZulu-Natal sees slight rain and the Free State faces showers and thundershowers. Temperatures range from a cool 10°C low in the Free State to a pleasant 25°C high in Gauteng.
From the Weather Community
Forecast data: South African Weather Service (weathersa.co.za).