This weekend eases in gently across Mpumalanga, with Mbombela sitting under cloud on Saturday between 14 and 21 degrees. Emalahleni feels a touch warmer at around 22 degrees with partly cloudy skies, while Ermelo stays cloudy and cooler near 17 degrees. Sunday warms up a little, with Mbombela climbing to 24 degrees, though slight rain moves in over the province. Ermelo also sees slight rain on Sunday, reaching about 21 degrees.
Do keep an eye on the sky if you are out and about, because SAWS has severe thunderstorm warnings for Msukaligwa and Ermelo, along with Lekwa and Standerton, and Dipaleseng and Balfour. Pack a jacket and something waterproof for Sunday, and give yourself extra time on the roads.
Warnings and Advisories for Mpumalanga
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.
Weekend Weather Forecast: Mbombela
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 19 Sep | Cloudy | 21° 14° | 0% | ENE 5.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 20 Sep | Slight rain | 24° 14° | 30% | ENE 5.0 km/h |
More weather forecasts for Mpumalanga
Emalahleni
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 19 Sep | Partly cloudy | 22° 12° | 0% | ENE 15.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 20 Sep | Partly cloudy | 21° 12° | 0% | NE 10.0 km/h |
Ermelo
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 19 Sep | Cloudy | 17° 9° | 0% | E 10.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 20 Sep | Slight rain | 21° 9° | 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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