12 Weather Warnings Issued for South Africa: Snow, Rain, Winds & Waves Expected

Weather Alerts Issued for All Nine Provinces: Snow, Storms, and Showers

South Africans are waking up to a winter storm buffet this Tuesday, 10 June 2025. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued 12 weather warnings, with orange level alerts in effect for parts of the Eastern Cape. Rain, snow, gale-force winds, and coastal waves are sweeping across provinces, making it a day for hot drinks, thick jackets, and cautious travel.

Here’s a province-by-province breakdown of today’s forecast:

12 Weather Warnings Issued

Impact: Gale-force coastal winds, widespread thundershowers in the south.

1. Orange Level 6 Snow Warning

Area: Joe Gqabi District (Eastern Cape)

Impact: Danger to life, road closures, isolated communities.

2. Orange Level 6 Rain Warning

Area: Amathole, OR Tambo, Buffalo City (Eastern Cape)

Impact: Flooding of homes, roads, and danger to life.

3. Yellow Level 4 Rain Warning

Area: Sarah Baartman District (Eastern Cape)

Impact: Localised flooding, poor driving conditions.

4. Yellow Level 2 Rain Warning

Area: Northern parts of the Western Cape

Impact: Localised disruptions due to wet roads.

5. Orange Level 6 Wind Warning

Area: Eastern coastal areas of the Eastern Cape

Impact: Gale-force winds, structural damage, high seas.

6. Yellow Level 2 Wind Warning

Area: Western coastal areas of the Western Cape

Impact: Disruption at sea, dangerous small vessel navigation.

7. Yellow Level 2 Snow Warning

Area: Southern Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal

Impact: Difficult driving conditions, livestock stress.

8. Orange Level 6 Wave Warning

Area: Eastern and southern coastlines

Impact: Dangerous surf, risk to marine and beachfront activities.

9. Yellow Level 2 Wave Warning

Area: West Coast (Western Cape)

Impact: Risk to coastal users and erosion.

10. General Cold Front Alert

Area: Multiple provinces

Impact: Widespread cold, snow, and discomfort.

11. Disruptive Weather Alert for the Free State

Impact: Snowfall near the Lesotho border, scattered rain.

12. High Wind and Rain Alert for KwaZulu-Natal

Impact: Gale-force coastal winds, widespread thundershowers in the south.

🌧️ Gauteng

• Forecast: Cloudy and cold with isolated showers, especially in the south.
• UVB Index: Low
• Extra Tip: Northern Gauteng residents can expect slightly warmer (cool) conditions.

🌥️ Mpumalanga

• Forecast: Partly cloudy and warm in the Lowveld. Elsewhere, it’s cloudy and cold with isolated rain in the south-west.
• Fun Fact: Mpumalanga is South Africa’s second smallest province but ranks sixth in population.

☀️ Limpopo

• Forecast: Fine and cold to cool, with some cloud in the south.
• Tip: A light jacket will do in the north, but bundle up in the south.

🌬️ North West

• Forecast: Partly cloudy, windy, and cold throughout.
• Quick Note: The province will experience strong winds — secure loose outdoor items.

❄️ Free State

• Forecast: Cold to very cold with scattered showers in the south and snowfall along the Lesotho border.
• Did You Know?: The Free State is South Africa’s third-largest province, but second smallest in population.

🌫️ Northern Cape

• Forecast: Foggy in the morning, becoming partly cloudy. Cold conditions expected, with snowfall in the south-east.
• Winds: Moderate to fresh southerly to south-easterly along the coast.

🌦️ Western Cape

• Forecast: Cloudy and cold with isolated rain in the east. The west clears up in the evening.
• UVB Index: Low
• Winds: Light to moderate south-easterly, variable in places.

⛈️ Eastern Cape

• Forecast:
  • West: Scattered showers, cold to very cold with snowfall expected.
  • East: Widespread thundershowers and snow in the highlands.
• Winds: Strong to gale-force south-westerly winds on the eastern coast.
• Alert: Orange Level 6 snow and rain warnings active — risk to life, flooding, and travel disruptions in Joe Gqabi, Matatiele, and Buffalo City.

🌧️ KwaZulu-Natal

• Forecast: Cold and partly cloudy, warming up in the far north-east. Expect widespread showers and thundershowers, especially in the south.
• Winds: Strong to gale-force along the coast.
• UVB Index: Moderate

🚨 Weather Alerts Summary (Eastern Cape Focus)

• Orange Level 6 Warning for:
  • Snow in Joe Gqabi, Molteno, and Matatiele (risk of isolation and road closures).
  • Disruptive rain and possible flooding in Amathole, OR Tambo, and Buffalo City.

🌍 Quick Reference Map

Dressing Tip:
Today’s fashion forecast? Think layers, waterproof jackets, and boots — especially in the Eastern and Free States. If you’re near the coast, keep an umbrella handy… but hold on tight!

Also read: Today’s Weather Forecast – 10 June 2025