It looks like an unsettled weekend across the Free State, friends, with showers and thundershowers around on Saturday the 19th and a cooler feel settling in for Sunday the 20th. Bloemfontein sits at a steady 11 to 19C both days, with Saturday's thundershowers easing to slight rain on Sunday. Bethlehem stays a touch cooler at 17C then 18C, while Kroonstad is the warmer spot, reaching 21C on Saturday and 20C on Sunday. Keep an umbrella and a warm top close by wherever you are.
Do take the severe thunderstorm warnings seriously this weekend, as they cover Bothaville, Reitz and Welkom, among other areas. If you hear thunder rolling in, head indoors and give the roads time to clear before travelling. Stay safe and dry out there.
Warnings and Advisories for Free State
Localised damage to informal settlements. Risk of runaway fires. Localised power and communication interruptions. Localised damage to temporary structures (e.g tents).
What to do: Take extra caution when driving, particularly high sided vehicles due to cross winds. Remove loose debris from open areas as it may be blown away. At first sign of smoke, every possible measure should be taken in order to bring the fire under control in the shortest possible time. If possible, avoid erecting temporary structures during this period.
Orange Level 5 Warning: Severe thunderstorms accompanied by heavy downpours and with a possibility of damaging winds, excessive lightning and hail, leading to injuries and danger to life, as well as flooding and motor vehicle accidents due to slippery roads and/reduced visibility is expected over the north-eastern parts of the Northern Cape and the extreme western parts of the Free State.
Yellow Level 2 Warning: Severe thunderstorms accompanied by heavy downpours and with a possibility of damaging winds, excessive lightning and hail, leading to localised flooding is expected over the western parts of the Free State, extreme western parts of the North West, and the central parts of the Northern Cape.
Weekend Weather Forecast: Bloemfontein
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 19 Sep | Showers and Thundershowers | 19° 11° | 30% | NE 20.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 20 Sep | Slight rain | 19° 11° | 60% | NE 15.0 km/h |
More weather forecasts for the Free State
Bethlehem
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 19 Sep | Showers and Thundershowers | 17° 8° | 30% | E 15.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 20 Sep | Slight rain | 18° 9° | 30% | ENE 10.0 km/h |
Kroonstad
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 19 Sep | Showers and Thundershowers | 21° 13° | 30% | ENE 15.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 20 Sep | Slight rain | 20° 13° | 30% | NE 10.0 km/h |
Forecast data: South African Weather Service (weathersa.co.za) and various 3rd party providers and AI Tools.
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