This weekend brings a wet and cool spell across the North West, with the province staying on the mild side both days. On Saturday, expect showers and thundershowers to move through, with Mahikeng sitting between 16 and 21 degrees, Rustenburg reaching a warmer 23, and Potchefstroom around 20. By Sunday things settle down a touch, with only slight rain about and temperatures easing back to 14 to 21 in Mahikeng and around 20 in Klerksdorp.
Even with the rain around, veld fire conditions warnings are active for Ditsobotla, Tswaing, Ventersdorp and Maquassi Hills, so please hold off on any open burning and be careful with anything that could spark a fire. Keep a raincoat or umbrella handy for Saturday, and enjoy the cooler, calmer weather as the weekend winds down.
Warnings and Advisories for North West
Conditions are such that the FDI index is above 75. Under these conditions fires may develop and spread rapidly resulting in damage to property and possible loss of human and/or animal life.
What to do: All personnel and equipment should be removed from the field. Fire teams, labour and equipment are to be placed on full stand-by. At first sign of smoke, every possible measure should be taken in order to bring the fire under control in the shortest possible time. All available aircraft are to be called for without delay.
Conditions are such that the FDI index is above 75. Under these conditions fires may develop and spread rapidly resulting in damage to property and possible loss of human and/or animal life.
What to do: All personnel and equipment should be removed from the field. Fire teams, labour and equipment are to be placed on full stand-by. At first sign of smoke, every possible measure should be taken in order to bring the fire under control in the shortest possible time. All available aircraft are to be called for without delay.
Conditions are such that the FDI index is above 75. Under these conditions fires may develop and spread rapidly resulting in damage to property and possible loss of human and/or animal life.
What to do: All personnel and equipment should be removed from the field. Fire teams, labour and equipment are to be placed on full stand-by. At first sign of smoke, every possible measure should be taken in order to bring the fire under control in the shortest possible time. All available aircraft are to be called for without delay.
Conditions are such that the FDI index is above 75. Under these conditions fires may develop and spread rapidly resulting in damage to property and possible loss of human and/or animal life.
What to do: All personnel and equipment should be removed from the field. Fire teams, labour and equipment are to be placed on full stand-by. At first sign of smoke, every possible measure should be taken in order to bring the fire under control in the shortest possible time. All available aircraft are to be called for without delay.
Weekend Weather Forecast: Mahikeng
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 19 Sep | Showers and Thundershowers | 21° 16° | 30% | NE 25.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 20 Sep | Slight rain | 21° 14° | 30% | NE 15.0 km/h |
More weather forecasts for the North West
Rustenburg
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 19 Sep | Showers and Thundershowers | 23° 15° | 30% | ENE 20.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 20 Sep | Slight rain | 22° 14° | 30% | ENE 15.0 km/h |
Potchefstroom
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 19 Sep | Showers and Thundershowers | 20° 13° | 30% | NE 20.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 20 Sep | Slight rain | 20° 13° | 30% | NE 15.0 km/h |
Klerksdorp
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 19 Sep | Showers and Thundershowers | 21° 14° | 30% | NE 20.0 km/h | |
| Sunday 20 Sep | Slight rain | 20° 14° | 30% | NE 15.0 km/h |
Forecast data: South African Weather Service (weathersa.co.za) and various 3rd party providers and AI Tools.