Weather Update: Warning for Veld Fire Conditions, clear skies inland with coastal rain showers

The rest of today brings a real mix across the country, with clear skies keeping things bright over Johannesburg, Durban, Polokwane and Mbombela, while Cape Town and Gqeberha see rain showers and cooler, damper conditions. Do keep in mind that several minor damaging wind warnings are in place, so it may get a touch blustery in spots, and Kimberley leads the warmth on 27 degrees while Johannesburg and Polokwane start chilly around 6 degrees. Tomorrow looks set to carry a similar pattern, so hold onto that jacket for the early mornings and an umbrella if you are along the coast.

⚠️ Active Weather Warnings

Damaging Winds (Warning Level 2), valid until 23:59 on 29 August.
Areas: Pofadder, Prince Albert, Calvinia, Beaufort West, Sutherland, Laingsburg.

• Localised damage to settlements (formal and informal) and temporary structures.
• Some transport routes and travel services will be affected by wind while some journeys may require longer travel times.
• Localised problems for high-sided vehicles on prone routes due to cross winds on exposed high-level roads
• Localised reduced visibility due to blowing dust.
• Risk to localised runway fires.

Stay indoors where possible away from the windows that open towards the severe winds. Be aware of the following: – sudden cross winds if traveling especially between buildings, fallen trees or power lines and flying debris. Parked aircraft should be pointed into the direction of the wind and secure

Veld Fire Conditions (Warning Level 10), valid until 20:59 on 29 August.
Areas: Postmasburg, De Aar, Griquastad, Groblershoop, Prieska, Kathu.

• 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.

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 ca

Moon Phase

🌖 Moon phase: Waning Gibbous: the Moon is just past full and slowly shrinking – still bright, rising later each night; a phase associated with winding down and reflection.

The Moon is about 98% illuminated tonight, on day 16.2 of its 29.5-day cycle. It rises at 19:54 and sets at 07:39 (SAST). Next full moon: Saturday 26 September · next new moon: Friday 11 September.

Forecast by Province

Gauteng – Johannesburg

6°C to 21°C · clear skies · Rain 0% · light.

Feels like 20°C · humidity 30 to 60% · UV low · wind around 5 km/h · cloud cover 5%.

• Pretoria: 9°C to 23°C · clear skies
• Soweto: 8°C to 20°C · clear skies
• Vereeniging: 7°C to 22°C · clear skies

Western Cape – Cape Town

12°C to 19°C · Rain showers · Rain 30% · light Southerly.

Feels like 17°C · humidity 75 to 85% · UV low · wind around 10 km/h · cloud cover 75%.

• Stellenbosch: 11°C to 20°C · Rain showers
• Paarl: 11°C to 21°C · Rain showers
• George: 13°C to 19°C · Rain showers

KwaZulu-Natal – Durban

16°C to 26°C · clear skies · Rain 0% · strong North Easterly.

Feels like 20°C · humidity 60 to 75% · UV moderate · wind around 25 km/h · cloud cover 5%.

• Pietermaritzburg: 14°C to 33°C · clear skies
• Richards Bay: 14°C to 28°C · partly cloudy
• Newcastle: 10°C to 28°C · clear skies

Eastern Cape – Gqeberha

14°C to 25°C · Rain showers · Rain 30% · fresh South Westerly.

Feels like 20°C · humidity 50 to 90% · UV low · wind around 20 km/h · cloud cover 50%.

• East London: 19°C to 33°C · cloudy
• Mthatha: 16°C to 30°C · partly cloudy
• Queenstown: 13°C to 28°C · partly cloudy

Free State – Bloemfontein

11°C to 24°C · high level clouds · Rain 0% · light North North Westerly.

Feels like 21°C · humidity 25 to 45% · UV low · wind around 10 km/h · cloud cover 5%.

• Bethlehem: 8°C to 22°C · high level clouds
• Kroonstad: 12°C to 24°C · high level clouds

Limpopo – Polokwane

6°C to 21°C · clear skies · Rain 0% · light East North Easterly.

Feels like 19°C · humidity 25 to 75% · UV low · wind around 5 km/h · cloud cover 25%.

• Tzaneen: 9°C to 23°C · partly cloudy
• Thohoyandou: 11°C to 23°C · partly cloudy
• Musina: 12°C to 25°C · partly cloudy

Mpumalanga – Mbombela

9°C to 22°C · clear skies · Rain 0% · light North Easterly.

Feels like 21°C · humidity 30 to 90% · UV low · wind around 5 km/h · cloud cover 50%.

• eMalahleni: 7°C to 20°C · clear skies
• Ermelo: 5°C to 22°C · clear skies

North West – Mahikeng

6°C to 25°C · high level clouds · Rain 0% · light North North Easterly.

Feels like 22°C · humidity 25 to 55% · UV low · wind around 10 km/h · cloud cover 5%.

• Rustenburg: 7°C to 23°C · high level clouds
• Potchefstroom: 11°C to 25°C · high level clouds
• Klerksdorp: 12°C to 25°C · high level clouds

Northern Cape – Kimberley

12°C to 27°C · high level clouds · Rain 0% · moderate North North Westerly.

Feels like 23°C · humidity 20 to 40% · UV low · wind around 15 km/h · cloud cover 5%.

• Upington: 17°C to 29°C · high level clouds
• Springbok: 20°C to 25°C · cloudy
• De Aar: 13°C to 27°C · high level clouds

Tides & Sea Conditions

Looking to Tomorrow

Tomorrow brings a mix across South Africa, with clear skies warming Gauteng, partly cloudy conditions in the Western Cape, gentle clouds over the Free State, and refreshing rain showers across KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape.

From the Weather Community

Forecast data: South African Weather Service (weathersa.co.za). Tide times: tide-forecast.com; sea state & Port Nolloth tides: Open-Meteo Marine (Port Nolloth heights relative to mean sea level). Follow SAWS on X for live updates.