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
– Flooding of settlements, roads and bridges. – Damage to property and infrastructure. – Danger to life (fast flowing streams / deep water). – Displacement of affected communities. – Poor driving conditions.
What to do: If possible stay indoors and off the roads, avoid crossing rivers and swollen streams where water is above your ankles. If trapped in a vehicle during a flood, abandon it and climb to higher ground. In buildings, move valuables to a safe place above the expected flood level. In rural areas move livestock to higher grounds. Take caution when traveling on roads which may be flooded.
Flooding of roads, settlements and low-lying areas. Displacement of affected communities. Danger to life (fast flowing streams / deep water). Disruption to municipal and other essential services. Localised fire incidents.
What to do: Drive safely and reduce speed were necessary. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Do not seek shelter under trees or tall objects during storms. Keep an eye on the SAWS website for any updates regarding flooding development.
Flooding of roads, settlements and low-lying areas. Displacement of affected communities. Danger to life (fast flowing streams / deep water). Disruption to municipal and other essential services. Localised fire incidents.
What to do: Drive safely and reduce speed were necessary. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Do not seek shelter under trees or tall objects during storms. Keep an eye on the SAWS website for any updates regarding flooding development.
Flooding of roads, settlements and low-lying areas. Displacement of affected communities. Danger to life (fast flowing streams / deep water). Disruption to municipal and other essential services. Localised fire incidents.
What to do: Drive safely and reduce speed were necessary. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Do not seek shelter under trees or tall objects during storms. Keep an eye on the SAWS website for any updates regarding flooding development.
Flooding of roads, settlements and low-lying areas. Displacement of affected communities. Danger to life (fast flowing streams / deep water). Disruption to municipal and other essential services. Localised fire incidents.
What to do: Drive safely and reduce speed were necessary. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Do not seek shelter under trees or tall objects during storms. Keep an eye on the SAWS website for any updates regarding flooding development.
Flooding of roads, settlements and low-lying areas. Displacement of affected communities. Danger to life (fast flowing streams / deep water). Disruption to municipal and other essential services. Localised fire incidents.
What to do: Drive safely and reduce speed were necessary. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Do not seek shelter under trees or tall objects during storms. Keep an eye on the SAWS website for any updates regarding flooding development.
Flooding of roads, settlements and low-lying areas. Displacement of affected communities. Danger to life (fast flowing streams / deep water). Disruption to municipal and other essential services. Localised fire incidents.
What to do: Drive safely and reduce speed were necessary. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Do not seek shelter under trees or tall objects during storms. Keep an eye on the SAWS website for any updates regarding flooding development.
Flooding of roads, settlements and low-lying areas. Displacement of affected communities. Danger to life (fast flowing streams / deep water). Disruption to municipal and other essential services. Localised fire incidents.
What to do: Drive safely and reduce speed were necessary. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Do not seek shelter under trees or tall objects during storms. Keep an eye on the SAWS website for any updates regarding flooding development.
Flooding of roads, settlements and low-lying areas. Displacement of affected communities. Danger to life (fast flowing streams / deep water). Disruption to municipal and other essential services. Localised fire incidents.
What to do: Drive safely and reduce speed were necessary. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Do not seek shelter under trees or tall objects during storms. Keep an eye on the SAWS website for any updates regarding flooding development.
Yellow level 2 warning: Severe Thunderstorms accompanied by heavy downpours, with a possibility of damaging winds, excessive lightning and hail, leading to injuries and danger to life, as well as localised flooding of susceptible settlements and infrastructure, are expected over the eastern parts of Northern Cape (except for the extreme east-central), western parts of Free State, and the north-western parts of KwaZulu-Natal.
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.