Last updated: Tuesday 10 November 2026, 11:11 SAST – the warnings and advisories below were refreshed after SAWS issued a new high-level alert.
Updated Tuesday 10 November 2026, 05:31 SAST
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The next seven days bring serious heat to the Northern Cape before a welcome change. Kimberley sits at 37C today under mostly clear skies, peaks at 38C tomorrow, then reaches 37C on Thursday as some cloud builds. Friday turns cloudy at 35C, and showers and thundershowers arrive on Saturday and Sunday with highs of 34C and 33C. Monday clears again at 34C. Upington hits 39C today, De Aar reaches 36C tomorrow, and Springbok eases from 36C today to 31C by Thursday.
Veld fire warnings are in place around Postmasburg, De Aar, Griquastad and Groblershoop, so please avoid open fires, don't toss cigarette butts and report any smoke quickly. Keep water handy and stay in the shade during the hottest hours.
Warnings and Advisories for Northern Cape
Red level 10
Veld Fire Conditions
Tsantsabane / Postmasburg, Emthanjeni / De Aar, Siyancuma / Griquastad + 18 more · valid until 19:59 on 10 November
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Areas
Tsantsabane / Postmasburg
Emthanjeni / De Aar
Siyancuma / Griquastad
!Kheis / Groblershoop
Siyathemba / Prieska
Gamagara / Kathu
Kai !Garib / Augrabies Falls
Magareng / Warrenton
Thembelihle / Hopetown
Sol Plaatjie / Kimberley
Ubuntu / Victoria West
Kgatelopele / Daniëlskuil
Dawid Kruiper – Upington / Upington
Renosterberg / Petrusville
Umsobomvu / Noupoort
Tokologo / Tokologo / Dealesville
Ga-Segonyana / Kuruman
Dikgatlong / Barkly West
Letsemeng / Koffiefontein
Dawid Kruiper – Twee Rivieren / Twee Rivieren
Kareeberg / VanWyksvlei
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.
Red level 10
Veld Fire Conditions
Kamiesberg / Garies, Khâi-Ma / Pofadder, Nama Khoi / Springbok · valid until 20:59 on 10 November
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Areas
Kamiesberg / Garies
Khâi-Ma / Pofadder
Nama Khoi / Springbok
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.
Advisory
Heat Advisory
Kamiesberg / Garies, Khâi-Ma / Pofadder · valid until 20:59 on 10 November
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Areas
Kamiesberg / Garies
Khâi-Ma / Pofadder
Expected impacts
When the temperature is extremely high, humans’ ability to cool their bodies through sweating is reduced. This can be a real threat that may lead to hyperthermia.
In an extremely hot environment, the most serious health and safety concern is heat stroke. Heat stroke can be fatal if medical attention is not available immediately.
What to do: Avoid prolonged direct exposure to the sun as far as possible and stay hydrated. If possible, remain in shaded or cool areas, carry umbrellas, during the hottest part of the day especially during the queuing to cast your vote for the local elections. Limit strenuous outdoor activities. Never leave kids in the car unattended. Make sure your animals have access to enough water. Check on vulnerable individuals, including the elderly and young children.
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Fire Danger Warnings
Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over most parts of the Northern Cape, southern parts of North West…
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Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over most parts of the Northern Cape, southern parts of North West, central and western parts of the Free State, as well as in places over the north-western parts of the Western Cape.
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Advisories
Very hot to extremely hot and uncomfortable conditions, with maximum temperatures of 36 to 40C, are expected in places…
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Very hot to extremely hot and uncomfortable conditions, with maximum temperatures of 36 to 40C, are expected in places over the Namakwa District Municipality in the Northern Cape, as well as the interior of the Western Cape.
The 7-day forecast for Kimberley comes first, then 3 more towns across Northern Cape.
7-Day Weather Forecast: Kimberley
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Northern Cape 7-Day Weather Forecast
Kimberley37°/13°
37°/13°
Today · Mostly clear
Rain 0%
Wind WSW 10 km/h
Feels 36°
Humidity 10-35%
UV High
Air quality Moderate (46)
Cloud 25%
Sun 05:21 – 18:48
Tides H 02:54 · L 08:50 · H 15:00 · L 21:10
Sea 13.2°C · 1.66 m waves · 7.8 s swell
SAWS outlook: Morning fog along the coast, otherwise fine and hot to very hot, becoming partly cloudy in the north-eastern parts. It will be cool along the northern coast. The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh southerly.
7-day forecast
Day
Conditions
High / Low
Rain
Wind
UV
Tides
Today
10 Nov
Mostly clear
37°/13°
0%
WSW 10 km/h
High
H 02:54 · L 08:50 · H 15:00 · L 21:10
Wed
11 Nov
Mostly clear
38°/18°
0%
WSW 10 km/h
High
H 03:24 · L 09:19 · H 15:36 · L 21:41
Thu
12 Nov
Partly cloudy
37°/19°
0%
SW 10 km/h
High
H 03:55 · L 09:50 · H 16:03 · L 22:10
Fri
13 Nov
Cloudy
35°/18°
0%
SW 10 km/h
High
H 04:34 · L 10:25 · H 16:41 · L 22:47
Sat
14 Nov
Showers and Thundershowers
34°/18°
30%
ENE 5 km/h
Moderate
H 05:13 · L 11:03 · H 17:19 · L 23:24
Sun
15 Nov
Showers and Thundershowers
33°/18°
30%
N 10 km/h
Moderate
H 05:55 · L 11:57 · H 18:10
Mon
16 Nov
Clear skies
34°/17°
7%
SSW 18 km/h
Very High
L 00:15 · H 06:54 · L 13:13 · H 19:10
Around the province
Upington39°/18° Mostly clear · W 10 km/h
Springbok36°/20° High level clouds · WSW 10 km/h
De Aar35°/12° Mostly clear · W 10 km/h
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Upington 7-Day Weather Forecast
Upington39°/18°
39°/18°
Today · Mostly clear
Rain 0%
Wind W 10 km/h
Feels 38°
Humidity 10-20%
UV High
Air quality Moderate (46)
Cloud 25%
Sun 05:35 – 19:01
7-day forecast
Day
Conditions
High / Low
Rain
Wind
UV
Today
10 Nov
Mostly clear
39°/18°
0%
W 10 km/h
High
Wed
11 Nov
Mostly clear
38°/20°
0%
WSW 15 km/h
High
Thu
12 Nov
Partly cloudy
36°/19°
0%
S 10 km/h
High
Fri
13 Nov
Cloudy
34°/17°
0%
S 10 km/h
High
Sat
14 Nov
Cloudy
35°/17°
0%
ESE 10 km/h
Moderate
Sun
15 Nov
Partly cloudy
36°/19°
0%
NE 5 km/h
Moderate
Springbok next.
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Springbok 7-Day Weather Forecast
Springbok36°/20°
36°/20°
Today · High level clouds
Rain 0%
Wind WSW 10 km/h
Feels 34°
Humidity 10-30%
UV Low
Air quality Moderate (46)
Cloud 50%
Sun 05:47 – 19:17
7-day forecast
Day
Conditions
High / Low
Rain
Wind
UV
Today
10 Nov
High level clouds
36°/20°
0%
WSW 10 km/h
Low
Wed
11 Nov
Partly cloudy
33°/15°
0%
SW 15 km/h
Low
Thu
12 Nov
Partly cloudy
31°/13°
0%
SW 15 km/h
Low
Fri
13 Nov
Clear skies
29°/11°
0%
SSW 10 km/h
Low
Sat
14 Nov
Clear skies
31°/11°
0%
ESE 10 km/h
Low
Sun
15 Nov
Clear skies
31°/12°
0%
SW 10 km/h
Low
Mon
16 Nov
Mostly clear
31°/11°
0%
S 10 km/h
Low
De Aar next.
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De Aar 7-Day Weather Forecast
De Aar35°/12°
35°/12°
Today · Mostly clear
Rain 0%
Wind W 10 km/h
Feels 33°
Humidity 10-30%
UV High
Air quality Moderate (46)
Cloud 25%
Sun 05:21 – 18:54
7-day forecast
Day
Conditions
High / Low
Rain
Wind
UV
Today
10 Nov
Mostly clear
35°/12°
0%
W 10 km/h
High
Wed
11 Nov
Mostly clear
36°/18°
0%
WSW 10 km/h
High
Thu
12 Nov
Partly cloudy
34°/18°
0%
SW 10 km/h
High
Fri
13 Nov
Partly cloudy
32°/15°
0%
SSE 15 km/h
High
Sat
14 Nov
Cloudy
31°/13°
0%
ESE 15 km/h
Moderate
Sun
15 Nov
Partly cloudy
32°/13°
0%
SSE 10 km/h
Moderate
That is every town in Northern Cape on our list.
How SAWS weather warning levels work
The South African Weather Service issues impact-based warnings. They say what the weather could do to people, roads and homes, not only how strong it will be. Each warning has a colour and a level from 1 to 10.
Yellow (Levels 1 to 4): minor to moderate impact. Local disruption such as flooded streets, travel delays or damage to informal homes. Stay alert.
Orange (Levels 5 to 8): significant impact. Major travel problems, power cuts, flooding in low-lying areas and damage to property are likely. Prepare and take action.
Red (Levels 9 and 10): severe impact. Widespread flooding, washed-away roads, damaged buildings and danger to life. Take emergency precautions at once.
The number also reflects how likely the impact is, so two warnings of the same colour can differ in how likely they are to happen. Always follow SAWS and your local disaster management.
Forecast data: South African Weather Service (weathersa.co.za) and various 3rd party providers and AI Tools.
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