South Africa sees a mixed bag of weather today, with wet and stormy conditions dominating much of the interior and eastern parts of the country. Durban and Bloemfontein can expect showers and thundershowers, while Polokwane and Mbombela brace for slight rain, and the South African Weather Service has issued several minor severe thunderstorm warnings across the affected regions. Meanwhile, Cape Town enjoys clear skies and a warm high of 30C, with partly cloudy conditions bringing pleasant, drier weather to Johannesburg, Gqeberha, Mahikeng and Kimberley.
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⚠️ Weather Warnings
Yellow level 2Severe ThunderstormsEscourt, Ekuvukeni, Ladysmith + 31 more · from 13:00 on Sunday 20 September, valid until 23:59 on 20 September▼
Areas: Escourt, Ekuvukeni, Ladysmith, Underberg, King Shaka Airport, Kokstad, Impendle, Donnybrook, Goodhom, Stanger, Mandini, Maphumulo, Camperdown, Giants Castle, Mooi River, Pomeroy, Melmoth, Ndwedwe, Nkandla, Nqutu, Royal National Park, Margate, Richmond, Pietermaritzburg, Ixopo, Ulundi, Pennington, Eshowe, Howick, New Hanover, Harding, Greytown, Umzimkhulu, St Faith's (Cathula).
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- Localised damage to infrastructure and settlements.
- Localised flooding of susceptible roads and bridges.
- Minor motor vehicle accidents due to slippery roads and poor visibility.
- Difficult driving conditions on dirt and slippery roads.
- Large amounts of small hail/ large hail over an open area.
What to do: Take caution or avoid traveling on bridges and roads in low lying areas as these may be susceptible to flooding and there may be sinkholes. Avoid outdoor activities as lightning, hail and flooding may result in injuries and death. If possible, stay indoors well clear of windows, shelter pets, and cover vehicles. Move livestock and cars to safe sheltered areas as there may be flying debris.
Weather Advisories
1 itemImpact-Based WarningsYellow Level 2 Warning: Severe thunderstorms with heavy downpours, damaging winds, hail, and excessive lightning…▼
- Yellow Level 2 Warning: Severe thunderstorms with heavy downpours, damaging winds, hail, and excessive lightning resulting in localised flooding, damage to infrastructure and settlements are expected over most parts of KwaZulu Natal, except over the extreme northern parts as well as the north-eastern coastline and adjacent interior.
Moon Phase
🌓 Moon phase: First Quarter: half the Moon is lit and growing – the halfway climb to full, associated with decision-making and momentum.
The Moon is about 60% illuminated tonight, on day 8.3 of its 29.5-day cycle. It rises at 12:38 and sets at 02:55 (SAST). Next full moon: Saturday 26 September · next new moon: Sunday 11 October.
Today’s Weather by Province
Saffarazzi Weather
Gauteng Weather Today
Johannesburg
23°/11°
Today · Partly cloudy
Rain 0%Wind NE 5 km/hFeels 22°Humidity 30-70%UV LowAir quality Poor (70)Cloud 50%Sun 05:59 – 18:03
SAWS outlook: Partly cloudy and cool to warm. The expected UVB sunburn index: Moderate.
The days ahead
Mon
25°/13°
Tue
26°/15°
Wed
26°/15°
Thu
27°/15°
Fri
26°/16°
Sat
27°/16°
Around the province
Pretoria 25°/12° Partly cloudy · ENE 10 km/h
Soweto 23°/11° Partly cloudy · NE 5 km/h
Vereeniging 24°/10° Partly cloudy · NE 5 km/h
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Western Cape Weather Today
Cape Town
30°/15°
Today · Clear skies
Rain 0%Wind ESE 5 km/hFeels 32°Humidity 60-85%UV LowAir quality Very poor (86)Cloud 5%Sun 06:37 – 18:41Tides L 03:50 · H 11:00 · L 17:00 · H 23:06Sea 13.4°C · 2.28 m waves · 11.45 s swell
SAWS outlook: Fine in the west, otherwise partly cloudy and warm with isolated thundershowers over the eastern interior from the afternoon. The wind along the coast will be light to moderate east to south-easterly becoming southerly along the south coast from the afternoon. The expected UVB sunburn index: Very High.
The days ahead
Mon
28°/15°
Tue
25°/17°
Wed
19°/15°
Thu
22°/14°
Fri
21°/14°
Sat
19°/15°
Around the province
Stellenbosch 30°/12° Clear skies · ESE 10 km/h
Paarl 31°/15° Clear skies · ESE 5 km/h
George 19°/10° Partly cloudy · ESE 5 km/h
Saffarazzi Weather
KwaZulu-Natal Weather Today
Durban
24°/17°
Today · Showers and Thundershowers
Rain 60%Wind ENE 10 km/hFeels 23°Humidity 75-90%UV LowAir quality Moderate (42)Cloud 100%Sun 05:47 – 17:51Tides L 02:30 · H 12:00 · L 18:00Sea 21.6°C · 1.7 m waves · 8.15 s swell
SAWS outlook: Cloudy and cool to warm with scattered showers and thundershowers, but isolated in the north-east. The wind along the coast will be light to moderate northerly to north-easterly becoming fresh in the afternoon, but light southerly to south-westerly in the south. The expected UVB sunburn index: Low your privacy and acknowledge that this email may contain Personally Identifiable Information. The email may belong to you, others, and or to your organization, and which we will process, which processing will be done in accordance with our Privacy Notice on our website -.
The days ahead
Mon
23°/19°
Tue
23°/20°
Wed
25°/20°
Thu
23°/21°
Fri
23°/20°
Sat
25°/20°
Around the province
Pietermaritzburg 24°/12° Showers and Thundershowers · ESE 5 km/h
Richards Bay 28°/16° Slight rain · N 5 km/h
Newcastle 25°/10° Showers and Thundershowers · E 5 km/h
Saffarazzi Weather
Eastern Cape Weather Today
Gqeberha
22°/13°
Today · Partly cloudy
Rain 0%Wind SE 5 km/hFeels 23°Humidity 80-95%UV LowAir quality Moderate (55)Cloud 75%Sun 06:08 – 18:12Tides L 03:30 · H 11:45 · L 17:50Sea 16.3°C · 2.08 m waves · 11.1 s swell
SAWS outlook: Western half: Partly cloudy and cool to warm, becoming cloudy over interior with isolated showers and thundershowers, but scattered in the north. The wind along the coast will be light westerly in the morning, becoming light and variable from late morning. Eastern half: Partly cloudy and cool, but warm in places in the south-west. It will become cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms, but scattered in the north. The wind along the coast will be light south-westerly at first, becoming light and variable.
The days ahead
Mon
20°/17°
Tue
26°/17°
Wed
18°/15°
Thu
18°/15°
Fri
21°/16°
Around the province
East London 23°/15° Showers and Thundershowers · NNE 5 km/h
Mthatha 23°/13° Rain showers · S 5 km/h
Queenstown 23°/11° Rain showers · W 5 km/h
Saffarazzi Weather
Free State Weather Today
Bloemfontein
22°/10°
Today · Showers and Thundershowers
Rain 30%Wind NE 10 km/hFeels 21°Humidity 40-70%UV LowAir quality Moderate (53)Cloud 50%Sun 06:05 – 18:10
SAWS outlook: Cloudy with morning fog patches and a chance of drizzle in the extreme east at first, otherwise partly cloudy and cool to warm with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers over the western and central parts.
The days ahead
Mon
24°/13°
Tue
25°/14°
Wed
26°/15°
Thu
26°/14°
Fri
26°/14°
Around the province
Bethlehem 20°/8° Slight rain · ENE 5 km/h
Kroonstad 24°/12° Partly cloudy · NE 5 km/h
Saffarazzi Weather
Limpopo Weather Today
Polokwane
23°/12°
Today · Slight rain
Rain 0%Wind ENE 10 km/hFeels 22°Humidity 35-90%UV LowAir quality Fair (34)Cloud 75%Sun 05:53 – 17:57
SAWS outlook: Cloudy with isolated showers and rain in the east, otherwise partly cloudy and cool to warm.
The days ahead
Mon
25°/12°
Tue
26°/13°
Wed
27°/14°
Thu
28°/14°
Fri
27°/15°
Sat
28°/15°
Around the province
Tzaneen 23°/13° Slight rain · E 10 km/h
Thohoyandou 25°/16° Slight rain · ESE 5 km/h
Musina 27°/17° Slight rain · E 15 km/h
Saffarazzi Weather
Mpumalanga Weather Today
Mbombela
24°/15°
Today · Slight rain
Rain 30%Wind ENE 5 km/hFeels 24°Humidity 45-95%UV LowAir quality Fair (33)Cloud 75%Sun 05:46 – 17:51
SAWS outlook: Cloudy with isolated showers and rain in the east, otherwise partly cloudy and cool to warm. Morning fog patches can be expected in the extreme south-east.
The days ahead
Mon
28°/14°
Tue
27°/15°
Wed
29°/14°
Thu
28°/14°
Fri
28°/15°
Sat
31°/15°
Around the province
eMalahleni 22°/11° Showers and Thundershowers · E 5 km/h
Ermelo 23°/9° Showers and Thundershowers · NE 5 km/h
Saffarazzi Weather
North West Weather Today
Mahikeng
24°/13°
Today · Partly cloudy
Rain 0%Wind NE 10 km/hFeels 22°Humidity 35-60%UV LowAir quality Fair (37)Cloud 50%Sun 06:08 – 18:13
The days ahead
Mon
26°/14°
Tue
27°/15°
Wed
28°/16°
Thu
29°/17°
Fri
29°/17°
Around the province
Rustenburg 26°/14° Partly cloudy · ENE 10 km/h
Potchefstroom 24°/12° Partly cloudy · NE 10 km/h
Klerksdorp 24°/12° Partly cloudy · NNE 10 km/h
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Northern Cape Weather Today
Kimberley
23°/14°
Today · Partly cloudy
Rain 0%Wind NE 5 km/hFeels 22°Humidity 40-65%UV LowAir quality Moderate (45)Cloud 50%Sun 06:12 – 18:16Tides L 04:00 · H 10:50 · L 17:15 · H 23:00Sea 13.4°C · 2.04 m waves · 10.9 s swell
SAWS outlook: Partly cloudy, windy and cool to warm with scattered showers and thundershowers in the south, otherwise isolated, except along the coast and adjacent interior. The wind along the coast will be fresh to strong south-easterly, becoming moderate from the afternoon.
The days ahead
Mon
25°/16°
Tue
27°/16°
Wed
27°/17°
Thu
28°/16°
Fri
28°/16°
Around the province
Upington 26°/16° Partly cloudy · ENE 10 km/h
Springbok 28°/17° Partly cloudy · NNE 15 km/h
De Aar 20°/11° Showers and Thundershowers · ENE 5 km/h
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