Updated Saturday 10 October 2026, 05:31 SAST
Warning for Severe Thunderstorms. Saturday brings a warm, unsettled day to much of the country, with showers and thundershowers expected over Gauteng, the Free State, Mpumalanga, North West and the Northern Cape, where Kimberley is set to be the hottest spot at 34C and Mahikeng and Bloemfontein reach 33C and 32C. The South African Weather Service has issued several warnings for severe thunderstorms at a minor level and for extreme veld fire conditions, so keep an eye on the skies and take extra care with anything that could spark a fire. Elsewhere, Cape Town enjoys clear skies and a pleasant 29C, Polokwane stays partly cloudy at 30C, Durban sees slight rain with a mild 21 to 26C, and Gqeberha remains cloudy and cooler with a top of 21C.
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⚠️ Weather Warnings
Red level 10Veld Fire ConditionsLephalale, Mogoto, Alldays · from 11:00 on Saturday 10 October, valid until 18:59 on 10 October▼
Areas: Lephalale, Mogoto, Alldays.
Expected impacts
- Conditions are such that the FDI index is above 75 in identified areas. 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 ▼
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 ThunderstormsEscourt, Ekuvukeni, Ladysmith + 7 more · from 14:00 on Saturday 10 October, valid until 23:59 on 10 October▼
Areas: Escourt, Ekuvukeni, Ladysmith, Dannhauser, Dundee, Goodhom, Mooi River, Pomeroy, Newcastle, Royal National Park.
- Localised damage to infrastructure and settlements.
- Localised flooding of susceptible roads and bridges.
- Minor motor vehicle accidents due to slippery roads and poor visibility.
- Difficult driving conditions on dirt and slippery roads.
- Large amounts of small hail/ large hail over an open area.
- Localised fire incidents.
What to do: Take caution or avoid traveling on bridges and roads in low lying areas as these may be susceptible to flooding and there may be sinkholes. Avoid outdoor activities as lightning, hail and flooding may result in injuries and death. If possible, stay indoors well clear of windows, shelter pets, and cover vehicles. Move livestock and cars to safe sheltered areas as there may be flying debris.
Yellow level 2Severe ThunderstormsHeidelberg, Standerton, Piet Retief + 13 more · from 13:00 on Saturday 10 October, valid until 22:59 on 10 October▼
Areas: Heidelberg, Standerton, Piet Retief, Pretoria, Ermelo, Delmas, Meyerton, Balfour, Amersfoort, Witbank, Kempton park, Tweefontein, Secunda, Carolina, Middelburg, Machadodorp.
- 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.
Yellow level 1Severe ThunderstormsQueenstown, Lady Frere, Burgersdorp + 8 more · from 09:00 on Saturday 10 October, valid until 22:59 on 10 October▼
Areas: Queenstown, Lady Frere, Burgersdorp, Cofimvaba, Jamesto, Molteno, Tarkastad, Barkly East, Ngcobo, Cradock, Elliot.
- Localised damage to settlements, property, structures
- Dangerous and difficult driving conditions due to strong crosswinds.
- Danger to life.
What to do: If possible stay indoors 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, intense lightning and/or heavy downpours can accompany the storms.
Weather Advisories
2 itemsImpact-Based WarningsYellow Level 2 Warning: Severe Thunderstorms accompanied by heavy downpours, damaging winds, hail and lightning that…▼
- Yellow Level 2 Warning: Severe Thunderstorms accompanied by heavy downpours, damaging winds, hail and lightning that may result in localised flooding and damage to infrastructure and settlements are expected over parts of Gauteng (except for the south-west), the Highveld of Mpumalanga, as well as the north-western parts of KwaZulu-Natal.
- Yellow Level 1 Warning: Severe Thunderstorms accompanied by heavy downpours, damaging winds, hail and lightning that may resulting in localised damage to settlements and temporary structures, and localised disruptions to power and communication services, are expected in places over Chris Hani district municipality, as well as Walter Sisulu and Senqu local municipalities in the Eastern Cape.
1 itemFire Danger WarningsExtremely high fire danger is expected in places over Limpopo, Northern Cape, as well AS and the western parts of Free…▼
- Extremely high fire danger is expected in places over Limpopo, Northern Cape, as well AS and the western parts of Free State.
Moon Phase
🌘 Moon phase: Waning Crescent: only a thin sliver remains before the next New Moon – the quietest tail of the cycle.
The Moon is about 2% illuminated tonight, on day 28.3 of its 29.5-day cycle. It rises at 05:46 and sets at 18:58 (SAST). Next full moon: Monday 26 October · next new moon: Sunday 11 October.
Today’s Weather by Province
All nine provinces follow, each with today’s weather, wind, rain chance and its towns. Gauteng is open below; tap any other province to open its forecast.
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Saffarazzi WeatherGauteng Weather Today
Johannesburg31°/14°
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Gauteng Weather Today
Johannesburg31°/14°
31°/14°
Today · Showers and Thundershowers
Rain 30%Wind N 5 km/hFeels 31°Humidity 25-50%UV LowAir quality Extremely poor (110)Cloud 25%Sun 05:37 – 18:12
SAWS outlook: Partly cloudy and warm to hot with isolated afternoon showers and thundershowers. The expected UVB sunburn index: High.
The days ahead
Sun
29°/19°
Mon
30°/18°
Tue
30°/18°
Wed
30°/18°
Thu
30°/19°
Around the province
Pretoria 32°/16° Showers and Thundershowers · NE 5 km/h
Soweto 31°/12° Showers and Thundershowers · N 5 km/h
Vereeniging 30°/12° Showers and Thundershowers · N 5 km/h
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Cape Town29°/13°
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Western Cape Weather Today
Cape Town29°/13°
29°/13°
Today · Clear skies
Rain 0%Wind SE 10 km/hFeels 29°Humidity 55-90%UV LowAir quality Extremely poor (117)Cloud 5%Sun 06:10 – 18:56Tides H 02:55 · L 08:55 · H 15:05 · L 21:20Sea 15.5°C · 2.58 m waves · 11.4 s swell
SAWS outlook: Cloudy in the Overberg District in the morning, otherwise fine to partly cloudy and cool to warm but hot over the north-western parts and the eastern interior. The wind along the coast will be light to moderate southerly to south-easterly becoming fresh in the afternoon. The expected UVB sunburn index: Very High.
The days ahead
Sun
23°/14°
Mon
20°/14°
Tue
19°/14°
Wed
20°/12°
Thu
20°/11°
Around the province
Stellenbosch 30°/9° Clear skies · E 5 km/h
Paarl 31°/12° Clear skies · ESE 5 km/h
George 21°/12° High level clouds · SE 10 km/h
KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape follow.
Saffarazzi WeatherKwaZulu-Natal Weather Today
Durban26°/21°
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KwaZulu-Natal Weather Today
Durban26°/21°
26°/21°
Today · Slight rain
Rain 30%Wind SSW 5 km/hFeels 28°Humidity 80-90%UV LowAir quality Moderate (41)Cloud 100%Sun 05:22 – 18:02Tides H 03:17 · L 09:20 · H 15:31 · L 21:42Sea 23.0°C · 1.82 m waves · 10.2 s swell
SAWS outlook: Morning fog patches over the interior, otherwise fine and hot to very hot but warm along the south coast. It will become partly cloudy to cloudy in the afternoon with isolated showers and thundershowers but scattered over the north-western part. The wind along the coast will be light to moderate easterly to north-easterly, freshening north of Durban in the afternoon. The expected UVB sunburn index: Low AND OR.
The days ahead
Sun
27°/21°
Mon
28°/22°
Tue
25°/22°
Wed
24°/21°
Thu
26°/21°
Around the province
Pietermaritzburg 29°/15° Slight rain · ESE 10 km/h
Richards Bay 34°/17° Slight rain · NE 10 km/h
Newcastle 33°/16° Showers and Thundershowers · NE 5 km/h
Saffarazzi WeatherEastern Cape Weather Today
Gqeberha21°/13°
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Eastern Cape Weather Today
Gqeberha21°/13°
21°/13°
Today · Cloudy
Rain 0%Wind E 15 km/hFeels 20°Humidity 85-95%UV LowAir quality Moderate (44)Cloud 75%Sun 05:41 – 18:27Tides H 03:12 · L 09:12 · H 15:26 · L 21:38Sea 16.3°C · 2.78 m waves · 10.65 s swell
SAWS outlook: Western half: Cloudy with morning and evening fog in places in the south where it will be cool, otherwise partly cloudy and warm to hot, with isolated showers and thundershowers in the north. The wind along the coast will be light and variable in places early morning, otherwise light to moderate north-easterly, but moderate to fresh south-easterly during the afternoon. Eastern half: Cloudy and cool with morning fog and drizzle in places south of the escarpment, otherwise partly cloudy and warm to hot with isolated showers and thundershowers but scattered in the north. The wind along the coast will be light and variable early morning, otherwise moderate to fresh north-easterly.
The days ahead
Sun
22°/15°
Mon
25°/16°
Tue
19°/16°
Wed
20°/16°
Thu
22°/16°
Around the province
East London 23°/13° Showers and Thundershowers · E 10 km/h
Mthatha 26°/12° Showers and Thundershowers · ESE 10 km/h
Queenstown 30°/11° Showers and Thundershowers · E 5 km/h
Free State and Limpopo follow.
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Bloemfontein32°/12°
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Free State Weather Today
Bloemfontein32°/12°
32°/12°
Today · Showers and Thundershowers
Rain 30%Wind NNE 10 km/hFeels 30°Humidity 20-45%UV ModerateAir quality Moderate (46)Cloud 50%Sun 05:42 – 18:21
SAWS outlook: Fine becoming partly cloudy and warm to hot with isolated showers and thundershowers.
The days ahead
Sun
31°/19°
Mon
31°/18°
Tue
30°/17°
Wed
30°/16°
Thu
32°/16°
Around the province
Bethlehem 30°/13° Showers and Thundershowers · ENE 5 km/h
Kroonstad 33°/14° Showers and Thundershowers · NE 5 km/h
Saffarazzi WeatherLimpopo Weather Today
Polokwane30°/16°
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Limpopo Weather Today
Polokwane30°/16°
30°/16°
Today · Partly cloudy
Rain 0%Wind ENE 10 km/hFeels 28°Humidity 25-60%UV LowAir quality Moderate (51)Cloud 25%Sun 05:33 – 18:05
SAWS outlook: Partly cloudy and warm to hot with isolated showers and thundershowers in the south. It will be very hot in places.
The days ahead
Sun
30°/18°
Mon
30°/16°
Tue
31°/16°
Wed
30°/17°
Thu
30°/19°
Around the province
Tzaneen 32°/17° Partly cloudy · E 10 km/h
Thohoyandou 32°/17° Partly cloudy · E 10 km/h
Musina 34°/18° Partly cloudy · E 15 km/h
Mpumalanga and North West follow.
Saffarazzi WeatherMpumalanga Weather Today
Mbombela30°/17°
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Mpumalanga Weather Today
Mbombela30°/17°
30°/17°
Today · Showers and Thundershowers
Rain 30%Wind ENE 10 km/hFeels 29°Humidity 40-90%UV LowAir quality Fair (40)Cloud 25%Sun 05:25 – 17:59
SAWS outlook: Partly cloudy and warm with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers, except in the Lowveld where it will be hot in places. Morning fog patches are expected in the east.
The days ahead
Sun
32°/17°
Mon
32°/16°
Tue
34°/16°
Wed
31°/16°
Thu
33°/16°
Around the province
eMalahleni 28°/14° Showers and Thundershowers · N 10 km/h
Ermelo 28°/14° Showers and Thundershowers · NNE 5 km/h
Saffarazzi WeatherNorth West Weather Today
Mahikeng33°/16°
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North West Weather Today
Mahikeng33°/16°
33°/16°
Today · Showers and Thundershowers
Rain 30%Wind NNE 10 km/hFeels 32°Humidity 20-35%UV ModerateAir quality Poor (71)Cloud 50%Sun 05:47 – 18:21
The days ahead
Sun
32°/21°
Mon
32°/20°
Tue
32°/19°
Wed
32°/19°
Thu
33°/20°
Around the province
Rustenburg 33°/18° Showers and Thundershowers · N 5 km/h
Potchefstroom 33°/16° Showers and Thundershowers · N 5 km/h
Klerksdorp 33°/17° Showers and Thundershowers · NNE 5 km/h
Northern Cape follows.
Saffarazzi WeatherNorthern Cape Weather Today
Kimberley34°/15°
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Northern Cape Weather Today
Kimberley34°/15°
34°/15°
Today · Showers and Thundershowers
Rain 30%Wind NW 10 km/hFeels 32°Humidity 15-40%UV ModerateAir quality Fair (39)Cloud 50%Sun 05:48 – 18:27Tides H 02:13 · L 08:08 · H 14:22 · L 20:33Sea 11.8°C · 2.66 m waves · 10.85 s swell
SAWS outlook: Fine in the west, otherwise partly cloudy and warm to hot with isolated showers and thundershowers in the eas. It will be cool along the coast. The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh southerly to south-easterly, reaching strong at times during the afternoon.
The days ahead
Sun
33°/20°
Mon
33°/21°
Tue
30°/20°
Wed
31°/18°
Thu
33°/18°
Around the province
Upington 37°/19° Showers and Thundershowers · NW 15 km/h
Springbok 33°/16° Clear skies · ESE 5 km/h
De Aar 33°/13° Showers and Thundershowers · NW 15 km/h
Forecast data: South African Weather Service (weathersa.co.za) and various 3rd party providers and AI Tools.