Last updated: Monday 28 September 2026, 19:10 SAST – the warnings and advisories below were refreshed after SAWS issued a new high-level alert.
The North West gets a warm and unsettled start to the weekend on Saturday 26 September. Mahikeng sits between 19 and 30 degrees with showers and thundershowers, while Rustenburg reaches 30 degrees and Potchefstroom 28, both also seeing showers and thundershowers. Klerksdorp climbs to 29 degrees with the same wet story. It is a day to keep an umbrella close and to time your outdoor plans around the afternoon build-up.
ADVERTISEMENT
Sunday 27 September stays warm and eases off a touch. Mahikeng ranges from 18 to 31 degrees and turns partly cloudy, while Rustenburg edges up to 32 degrees with only slight rain and Potchefstroom sits at 29. Klerksdorp holds at 29 degrees, also partly cloudy. There are no weather warnings in place, so enjoy the drier, brighter close to the weekend.
Warnings and Advisories for North West
Red level 10Veld Fire ConditionsMoses Kotane / Pilanesberg · valid until 19:59 on 28 September▼
Areas: Moses Kotane / Pilanesberg.
Expected impacts
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.
Yellow level 2Severe ThunderstormsMamusa / Schweizer-Reneke, Mahikeng / Mafikeng, Rustenburg + 15 more · from 16:00 on Tuesday 29 September, valid until 23:59 on 29 September▼
Localised damage to infrastructure, settlements, property, vehicles, livelihood and livestocks due to hail and strong damaging wind.
Localised flooding of susceptible roads, low-lying areas and bridges.
Failing trees blocking minor roads due to strong wind.
Lightning strikes than can kill both human and animals.
What to do: If possible stay away from metal objects. Do not seek shelter under trees or tall objects. Do not go fishing or play golf as both the golf clubs and fishing rods are a good conductor of electricity. Be aware that any combination of hail, strong winds and/or heavy downpours can accompany the storms.
Yellow level 2Severe ThunderstormsThabazimbi · from 12:00 on Tuesday 29 September, valid until 20:59 on 29 September▼
Areas: Thabazimbi.
Localised damage to infrastructure, settlements(informal), property,vehicles, livelihood and livestock.
Localised flooding of susceptible roads, low-lying areas and bridges.
Localised disruption to municipal services due to lightning activity.
What to do: Seek safe shelter from hail and lightning.
Drive carefully.
Stay away from flooded areas.
Weekend Weather Forecast: Mahikeng
Day
Conditions
High / Low
Rain
Wind
Saturday26 Sep
Showers and Thundershowers
30°19°
60%
NNE 15.0 km/h
Sunday27 Sep
Partly cloudy
31°18°
0%
NNE 5.0 km/h
ADVERTISEMENT
More weather forecasts for the North West
Rustenburg
Day
Conditions
High / Low
Rain
Wind
Saturday26 Sep
Showers and Thundershowers
30°19°
30%
N 10.0 km/h
Sunday27 Sep
Slight rain
32°18°
30%
N 5.0 km/h
Potchefstroom
Day
Conditions
High / Low
Rain
Wind
Saturday26 Sep
Showers and Thundershowers
28°17°
60%
N 15.0 km/h
Sunday27 Sep
Slight rain
29°16°
30%
NNW 10.0 km/h
Klerksdorp
Day
Conditions
High / Low
Rain
Wind
Saturday26 Sep
Showers and Thundershowers
29°18°
60%
N 15.0 km/h
Sunday27 Sep
Partly cloudy
29°17°
0%
NW 5.0 km/h
Forecast data: South African Weather Service (weathersa.co.za) and various 3rd party providers and AI Tools.
Enjoyed this story? We need your help.
Add Saffarazzi as a preferred source. You’ll see more of our stories on Google, and you’ll help us grow.
