Today’s Weather Alert

    The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued multiple severe weather warnings for today, highlighting the need for caution across several provinces. With heavy rainfall, severe thunderstorms, and fire danger alerts, it’s a day to stay informed and prepared.

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    Impact-Based Warnings

    1. Yellow Level 5:
      • Regions: Limpopo and Mpumalanga (excluding extreme south-western parts).
      • Impact: Expect disruptive rainfall leading to flooding, potential property damage, and road closures.
      • Advice: Avoid traveling in affected areas and monitor updates from local authorities.
    2. Yellow Level 2:
      • Regions: Northern Gauteng, south-western Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and the Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape.
      • Impact: Localized flooding, particularly in urban and low-lying areas.
      • Advice: Exercise caution when driving and stay indoors if possible.
    3. Severe Thunderstorms:
      • Regions: South-western North West and west-central Free State.
      • Impact: Strong winds, hail, and heavy downpours could lead to damage to structures and localized flooding.

    Fire Danger Warnings

    Extremely high fire danger conditions are forecast for:

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    • North-central and eastern Northern Cape
    • South-western North West
    • Western Free State

    Residents in these regions should avoid open flames and report any signs of fire immediately.

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    Provincial Weather Overview

    Gauteng

    • Conditions: Cloudy and cool with scattered showers and thundershowers, widespread in the north.
    • Temperatures:
      • Pretoria: 18°C — 24°C
      • Johannesburg: 17°C — 21°C
      • Vereeniging: 16°C — 22°C

    Mpumalanga

    • Conditions: Cloudy and cool with widespread showers and thundershowers, scattered in the extreme south-west.
    • Temperatures:
      • Mbombela: 21°C — 26°C
      • Emalahleni: 17°C — 19°C
      • Skukuza: 20°C — 23°C

    Limpopo

    • Conditions: Cloudy and cool to warm with widespread showers and thundershowers.
    • Temperatures:
      • Polokwane: 18°C — 22°C
      • Musina: 21°C — 28°C

    North West

    • Conditions: Partly cloudy and warm to hot with scattered showers and thundershowers.
    • Temperatures:
      • Potchefstroom: 18°C — 28°C
      • Rustenburg: 18°C — 26°C

    Free State

    • Conditions: Cool in the east, warm to hot elsewhere with scattered showers and thundershowers.
    • Temperatures:
      • Bloemfontein: 18°C — 34°C
      • Bethlehem: 15°C — 24°C

    Northern Cape

    • Conditions: Morning clouds along the coast, otherwise fine and warm to very hot in the east.
    • Temperatures:
      • Upington: 20°C — 36°C
      • Kimberley: 19°C — 37°C

    Western Cape

    • Conditions: Cloudy in the east with morning rain, otherwise fine and warm to hot.
    • Temperatures:
      • Cape Town: 17°C — 27°C
      • George: 15°C — 24°C

    Eastern Cape

    • Western Half: Cloudy and cool with light morning rain along the coast, clearing by afternoon.
    • Eastern Half: Cloudy and cool to warm with scattered showers and thundershowers, widespread in the east.

    KwaZulu-Natal

    • Conditions: Cloudy and cool to warm, cold in the south-west, with scattered showers and thundershowers.
    • Temperatures:
      • Durban: 21°C — 24°C
      • Pietermaritzburg: 17°C — 20°C

    What to Expect

    Heavy rainfall is likely to continue in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, and the Eastern Cape. Severe thunderstorms may bring strong winds and hail to the North West and Free State, while fire dangers persist in parts of the Northern Cape and Free State.

    Safety Tips

    1. Avoid crossing flooded roads or rivers.
    2. Secure outdoor furniture to prevent damage from strong winds.
    3. Keep emergency numbers handy for immediate assistance.

    Stay updated with real-time alerts from SAWS, and prioritize safety above all else. For further details, visit the official weather website or follow updates on social media.

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