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THE REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR TOMORROW: 2026-09-02ISSUED AT 16:00 SAST BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE.THIS FOR...
01/09/2026

THE REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR TOMORROW: 2026-09-02
ISSUED AT 16:00 SAST BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE.
THIS FORECAST WILL BE UPDATED AT 05:00 SAST.
SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS:
=======================
IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS:
---------------------------------
Nil.
MPACT-BASED WARNINGS FOR THURSDAY-FRIDAY (3-4/09/2026)
---------------------------------------------------------------
A. Yellow Level 4 Warning: Disruptive Rainfall leading to
flooding of roads and settlements, and major disruption
of traffic flow are expected over the Overberg and Garden
Route District Municipalities in the Western Cape on
Thursday.
B. Yellow Level 4 Warning: Damaging Wind leading to damage
to temporary structures and settlement, injuries and danger
to life from flying debris, transport routes and travel
services affected is expected over the Namakwa District
Municipality in the Northern Cape as well as parts of the
Cape Winelands, Central Karoo and the Little Karoo
District Municipalities in the Western Cape on Thursday
afternoon into Friday.
C. Yellow Level 4 Warning: Damaging Wind and Waves leading to
disruption of ports/harbours, danger to navigation at sea
are expected between Alexander Bay and Plettenburg Bay
from Thursday to Friday.
D. Yellow Level 2 Warning: Disruptive Rain leading to localised
flooding of settlements, roads, low lying areas and bridges is
expected in places in places over Koukamma, Kouga and Nelson Mandela
Bay Local Municipalities on Thursday.
FIRE DANGER WARNINGS:
------------------------------
Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected in places in the Blouberg
Local Municipality of Limpopo, most parts of the Northern Cape except the
western parts, as well as Mohokare Local Municipality of the Free State.

ADVISORIES:
---------------------
An intense Cut-Off Low (COL) is expected to affect the Western and
Northern Cape provinces from Thursday into Friday (03-04 September
2026). The public and small stock farmers are advised that very cold, wet
and windy conditions, as well as disruptive rainfall, damaging interior winds
and damaging coastal winds and waves can be expected.
1. GAUTENG:
---------------------
Fine and warm.
The expected UVB sunburn index: High
2. MPUMALANGA:
----------------------
Fine and warm but hot in places on the Lowveld.
3. LIMPOPO:
---------------------
Fine and warm but hot in places on the Limpopo Valley.
4. NORTH-WEST PROVINCE:
-------------------------------
Fine and warm, becoming partly cloudy in the west.
5. FREE STATE:
----------------------------
Fine becoming partly cloudy and warm, with isolated showers and
thundershowers in the south.
6. NORTHERN CAPE:
---------------------------------
Misty conditions in the morning, otherwise fine becoming partly cloudy,
windy and cool to warm but hot in the north, with isolated showers and
thundershowers in the east.
The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh southerly to southwesterly, becoming light to moderate westerly towards the late evening.
7. WESTERN CAPE:
-----------------------------
Partly cloudy to cloudy along the southern parts, with misty conditions early in the morning, otherwise partly cloudy to fine and cool to warm.
The wind along the coast will be light and variable along the south, but moderate southerly along the west coast, becoming fresh south-easterly in the south-west from the afternoon.
The expected UVB sunburn index: Very High
8. WESTERN HALF OF THE EASTERN CAPE:
-------------------------------------------
Morning fog in the south, otherwise fine and cool to warm becoming partly
cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers and thundershowers.
The wind along the coast will be light south-westerly, becoming southeasterly by midday.
9. EASTERN HALF OF THE EASTERN CAPE:
-------------------------------------------
Morning fog in the south west, otherwise fine and cool to warm becoming
partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers and thundershowers.
The wind along the coast will be light south-westerly, becoming moderate
north-easterly by evening.
10. KWAZULU-NATAL:
---------------------------
Fine to partly cloudy and warm to hot but very hot in the north-east with
isolated showers and thundershowers in the south-west.
The wind along the coast will be light to moderate northerly to northeasterly, reaching fresh in the north at times, becoming light to moderate
southerly to south-westerly from the south.
The expected UVB sunburn index: High
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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. Warning

TRAVELLERS WEATHER FORECAST FOR TOMORROW: 2026-09-02ISSUED AT 15:30 SAST BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE.THIS FOREC...
01/09/2026

TRAVELLERS WEATHER FORECAST FOR TOMORROW: 2026-09-02
ISSUED AT 15:30 SAST BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE.
THIS FORECAST WILL BE UPDATED AT 04:30 SAST.
SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS:
=======================
IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS:
-----------------------------
Nil.
MPACT-BASED WARNINGS FOR THURSDAY-FRIDAY (3-4/09/2026)
---------------------------------------------------------------
A. Yellow Level 4 Warning: Disruptive Rainfall leading to
flooding of roads and settlements, and major disruption
of traffic flow are expected over the Overberg and Garden
Route District Municipalities in the Western Cape on
Thursday.
B. Yellow Level 4 Warning: Damaging Wind leading to damage
to temporary structures and settlement, injuries and danger
to life from flying debris, transport routes and travel
services affected is expected over the Namakwa District
Municipality in the Northern Cape as well as parts of the
Cape Winelands, Central Karoo and the Little Karoo
District Municipalities in the Western Cape on Thursday
afternoon into Friday.
C. Yellow Level 4 Warning: Damaging Wind and waves leading to
disruption of ports/harbours, danger to navigation at sea
are expected between Alexander Bay and Plettenburg Bay
from Thursday to Friday.
D. A Yellow Level 2 Warning: Disruptive Rain leading to localised
flooding of settlements, roads, low lying areas and bridges is
expected in places in places over Koukamma, Kouga and Nelson Mandela
Bay Local Municipalities on Thursday.
FIRE DANGER WARNINGS:
-------------------------------
Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected in places in the Blouberg
Local Municipality of Limpopo, most parts of the Northern Cape except the
western parts, as well as Mohokare Local Municipality of the Free State.
ADVISORIES:
------------------
An intense Cut-Off Low (COL) is expected to affect the Western and Northern
Cape provinces from Thursday into Friday (03-04 September 2026). The public and small stock farmers are advised that very cold, wet and windy conditions, as
well as disruptive rainfall, damaging interior winds and damaging coastal winds
and waves can be expected.
PRETORIA:
----------------
Fine.
Minimum/Maximum:12/29
The expected UVB Sunburn Index: High
JOHANNESBURG:
---------------------
Fine.
Minimum/Maximum:11/28
VEREENIGING:
-------------------
Fine.
Minimum/Maximum:11/27
MBOMBELA:
---------------
Fine.
Minimum/Maximum:14/29
POLOKWANE:
--------------------
Fine.
Minimum/Maximum:12/28
MAHIKENG:
-----------------
Fine.
Minimum/Maximum:11/29
VRYBURG:
------------------
Fine becoming partly cloudy.
Minimum/Maximum:10/30
BLOEMFONTEIN:
------------------------
Fine becoming partly cloudy.
Minimum/Maximum:8/27

KIMBERLEY:
----------------------
Fine becoming partly cloudy with isolated thundershowers.
Minimum/Maximum:9/30
UPINGTON:
---------------------
Fine and windy becoming partly cloudy.
Minimum/Maximum:15/33
CAPE TOWN:
--------------------
Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy from the evening.
Wind: Moderate to fresh southerly.
Minimum/Maximum:11/20
The expected UVB Sunburn Index: Very High
GEORGE:
------------------
Partly cloudy becoming cloudy with isolated showers.
Wind: Light to moderate northerly, becoming south-easterly.
Minimum/Maximum:7/17
GQEBERHA:
---------------------
Fine, becoming cloudy with isolated evening showers.
Wind: Light south-westerly, becoming south-easterly.
Minimum/Maximum:13/20
KuGOMPO CITY:
-------------------
Cloudy with isolated evening showers.
Wind: Light south-westerly, becoming moderate north-easterly.
Minimum/Maximum:15/20
DURBAN:
-----------------
Fine to partly cloudy.
Wind: Light northerly to north-westerly, becoming southerly to south-westerly.
Minimum/Maximum:19/24
The expected UVB Sunburn Index: High

RICHARDS BAY:
------------------------
Fine to partly cloudy.
Wind: Light to moderate northerly to north-easterly, becoming southerly to
south-westerly.
Minimum/Maximum:20/34
PIETERMARITZBURG:
------------------------
Fine to partly with isolated showers and thundershowers.
Minimum/Maximum:13/35
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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. Warning

Weather outlook for Thursday & Friday: 03 - 04 September 2026. Partly cloudy & warm to cool conditions are expected, but...
01/09/2026

Weather outlook for Thursday & Friday: 03 - 04 September 2026. Partly cloudy & warm to cool conditions are expected, but it will be cold over the southern regions of the country, with isolated to scattered showers & thundershowers possible over the central, southern & eastern parts of the country.

Weather forecast for today & tomorrow: 01 - 02 September 2026Partly cloudy & warm-to-cool conditions are expected, with ...
01/09/2026

Weather forecast for today & tomorrow: 01 - 02 September 2026
Partly cloudy & warm-to-cool conditions are expected, with isolated showers & thundershowers possible over the central & eastern parts of the RSA.

MEDIA RELEASESOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE STATEMENT ON THE 2026/27 EL NIÑO1 September 2026 A strong El Niño event has f...
01/09/2026

MEDIA RELEASE

SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE STATEMENT ON THE 2026/27 EL NIÑO

1 September 2026

A strong El Niño event has formed in the Pacific Ocean and is likely to become a very strong event this spring. In fact, the latest weekly-averaged sea surface temperate anomalies over the eastern central tropical Pacific Ocean are already exceeding the threshold that defines a very strong El Niño. The latest predictions are indicative that the El Niño will likely intensify further to become the strongest event in living memory. A strong El Niño refers to an event where 3-monthly averaged sea surface temperature anomalies over the eastern central tropical Pacific Ocean are exceeding 1,5°C with respect to climatology, while during a very strong El Niño, this part of the ocean is 2°C warmer than normal. The latest forecasts indicate that the current event will very likely exceed the 3°C threshold (Figure 1).

Most El Niño events bring conditions of below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures to the southern African region. Two of the most impactful El Niño events for the southern African region are those of 1982/83 and 2015/16, which brought widespread drought. The very strong El Niño event of 1997/98, however, was associated with slightly above-normal rainfall over parts of South Africa’s summer rainfall region. It should therefore be noted that, although below-normal rainfall is statistically the most likely outcome in southern Africa this summer, not every single El Niño event is associated with drought.

The latest seasonal forecast of the South African Weather Service for the October to December 2026 period indicates that below-normal rainfall is the most likely outcome over most of South Africa (Figure 2, left). This period is also very likely to be associated with above-normal temperatures (Figure 2, right). To put the maximum temperature forecast into perspective, the above-normal threshold for mean October to December maximum temperatures (based on the October to December seasons from 1981 to 2010) is shown in Figure 3. The October to December 2026 maximum temperature forecast (Figure 2, right) shows a high likelihood for the mean maximum temperatures to be higher than the temperatures indicated in Figure 3. The rainfall and temperature forecast for the November 2026 to January 2027 period is very similar to that of the October to December 2026 period, with the most likely outcome for drier and warmer conditions over most of the country.

It should be noted that the expected very strong El Niño of 2026/27, in combination with global warming, will likely result in 2027 being the warmest year ever recorded. The 2015/16 very strong El Niño event brought unprecedented heatwaves to the southern African region. In the 11 years that have since passed, the southern African region has also continued to warm. If the 2026/27 El Niño event brings the expected below-normal rainfall to southern Africa, it is likely that a high frequency of heatwaves will co-occur. These heatwaves have the potential to be severe. However, as current forecasts indicate the potential for an exceptionally strong El Niño, uncertainty remains regarding its eventual strength and regional impacts. For this reason, the extent of expected heatwaves and water scarcity associated with the event will be closely monitored and communicated among Disaster Management structures, weather sensitive industries, the media and the public.

The public and weather sensitive industries are strongly advised to follow the monthly seasonal forecast updates and daily short-term weather forecasts to be prepared for heatwave conditions or other high impact weather events.

For technical and further enquiries:
Cobus Olivier: Email: [email protected]
Kelebogile Mathole: Email: [email protected]
Steven Phakula: Email: [email protected]
Christien Engelbrecht: Email: [email protected]

Meteorological spring is officially here! From warmer days and blooming landscapes to sudden cold spells, strong winds, ...
01/09/2026

Meteorological spring is officially here!
From warmer days and blooming landscapes to sudden cold spells, strong winds, widespread rain, and thunderstorms. Spring is a season of change and contrasts.

It is also the time of year when cut-off low-pressure systems become more common, sometimes bringing significant and disruptive weather.

Enjoy the sunshine, but don’t pack away the jacket just yet! Stay weather-wise and keep an eye on the forecast.

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MEDIA RELEASECUT-OFF LOW TO BRING COLD, WET AND WINDY CONDITIONS, WITH POSSIBLE SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER PARTS OF SOUTH...
31/08/2026

MEDIA RELEASE

CUT-OFF LOW TO BRING COLD, WET AND WINDY CONDITIONS, WITH POSSIBLE SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER PARTS OF SOUTH AFRICA

31 August 2026

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) advises the public of an evolving weather pattern expected to affect large parts of the country during the coming week. On Thursday, 3 September 2026, a cut-off low-pressure system is expected to develop over the western interior, resulting in a significant change in weather conditions across several provinces.

Cold, wet and windy conditions are expected to affect parts of the Western Cape and Northern Cape from Thursday into Friday (3 – 4 September 2026), as illustrated by Figure 1 above. Very cold conditions are possible over the high-lying areas, where maximum temperatures may remain below 10°C in places. Rainfall over parts of the Western Cape may become disruptive and could lead to localised flooding, particularly over the south-eastern parts of the province.

Strong to damaging interior winds are also possible, while gale-force winds may affect the south-western and southern coastal areas. Damaging waves, reaching approximately 4,5 to 5,5 metres in places, may also pose a risk to coastal activities and infrastructure.

Current Weather Warnings: (A low likelihood of significant weather warnings are listed below)

• Yellow level 4 warning: Disruptive rainfall leading to flooding of roads and settlements, and major disruption of traffic flow are expected over the Overberg district, and the Garden Route districts (Western Cape) on Thursday (3 September2026).

• Yellow level 4 warning: Damaging wind leading to damage to temporary structures, damage to settlement, injuries and danger to life from flying debris, transport routes and travel services affected by wind, is expected over the Namakwa district (N. Cape), parts of the Cape Winelands, Central Karoo districts and the Little Karoo municipality (W. Cape) on Thursday afternoon into Friday (3 to 4 September 2026).

• Yellow level 4 warning: Damaging wind and waves leading to disruption of ports/harbours, danger to navigation at sea are expected between Alexander Bay and Plettenburg Bay from Thursday to Friday (3 to 4 September 2026).

System to spread towards the central and eastern interior

As the cut-off low propagates eastwards during the course of the weekend, it is expected to bring a noticeable drop in temperatures, scattered to widespread showers and thundershowers, as well as windy conditions over parts of the Free State, Gauteng, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, as well as the eastern parts of the North West. These conditions are expected to persist from Friday into Sunday, with the potential for further impacts as the system progresses across the country.

Possibility of severe thunderstorms

There is a signal for severe thunderstorms to develop over parts of the Free State, North West and Gauteng from Friday afternoon into Saturday evening. The risk of severe thunderstorms is then expected to shift further eastwards, affecting parts of Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal from Sunday morning, with the possibility of extending into the southern parts of Limpopo.

Where severe thunderstorms occur, they may be accompanied by:

• Heavy downpours, which could result in localised flooding

• Strong and potentially damaging winds

• Excessive lightning and the possibility of hail.

The exact location and intensity of severe thunderstorms will depend on the evolution of the atmospheric system, and the public is encouraged to remain updated with the latest forecasts and warnings.

Possibility of snow over high-lying areas

There is also a possibility of snowfall over the Drakensberg Mountains of the Eastern Cape on Friday morning, extending into the high-lying areas of Lesotho.

Motorists travelling through high-lying mountain passes are advised to remain alert due to rapidly deteriorating weather conditions, including reduced visibility, cold temperatures and possible hazardous driving conditions.

Meteorological spring

As South Africa enters meteorological spring, which officially begins on 1 September, the public is reminded that this period marks an important transition in the country's seasonal weather patterns. Spring is typically characterised by increasingly variable weather conditions as winter circulation patterns begin to weaken and warmer conditions gradually become established. It is also a period during which cut-off low-pressure systems can occur more frequently, often resulting in significant and sometimes disruptive weather over parts of the country, including widespread rainfall, cold temperatures, strong winds and severe thunderstorms. The development of the current weather system is therefore occurring during a period of the year when rapidly changing and contrasting weather conditions are not uncommon.

ADVISORY

The public and small-stock farmers are advised to take the necessary precautions as the weather system moves across the country.

Members of the public are advised to:

• Remain alert to updated weather forecasts, advisories and warnings issued by the South African Weather Service.

• Avoid crossing flooded roads, bridges and streams.

• Exercise caution during periods of heavy rainfall, particularly in areas prone to flooding.

• Secure loose outdoor objects that may be displaced by strong winds.

• Avoid seeking shelter under isolated trees or near metal structures during thunderstorms.

• Exercise caution near the coast where strong winds and high waves are expected.

• Dress appropriately for cold conditions and take the necessary precautions to protect vulnerable individuals from exposure to cold weather.

• Small-stock farmers should ensure that livestock has adequate shelter, particularly in areas where very cold, wet and windy conditions are expected.

• Motorists travelling through mountainous and high-lying areas should remain alert for possible snowfall and rapidly changing road conditions.

The SAWS will continue to monitor the development and movement of this weather system and will issue weather warnings as the week progresses.

The public and stakeholders are strongly urged to monitor official SAWS forecasts and warnings continuously. The public is also advised to remain cautious of unauthorised or unverified information sources and refrain from distributing such information further. For regular updates, please visit https://www.weathersa.co.za/ or follow SAWS official media channels.

Compiled by: Lehlohonolo Thobela

Edited by: Vanetia Phakula

Approved by: Rudzani Malala, DRR Senior Manager

For technical and weather enquiries: National Forecasting Centre: Tel: 012 367 6041

THE REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR TOMORROW: 2026-09-01ISSUED AT 16:00 SAST BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE.THIS FOR...
31/08/2026

THE REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR TOMORROW: 2026-09-01
ISSUED AT 16:00 SAST BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE.
THIS FORECAST WILL BE UPDATED AT 05:30 SAST.
SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS:
=======================
IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS:
------------------------
Nil.
IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS for THURSDAY - FRIDAY (3-4/09/2026)
-----------------------------------------------------------
A. Yellow Level 4 Warning: Disruptive rainfall leading to
flooding of roads and settlements, and major disruption
of traffic flow are expected over the Overberg and Garden
Route District Municipalities in the Western Cape on
Thursday.
B. Yellow level 4 warning: Damaging wind leading to damage
to temporary structures and settlement, injuries and danger
to life from flying debris, transport routes and travel
services affected is expected over the Namakwa District
Municipality in the Northern Cape as well as parts of the
Cape Winelands, Central Karoo and the Little Karoo
District Municipalities in the Western Cape on Thursday
afternoon into Friday.
C. Yellow level 4 warning: Damaging Wind and Waves leading to
disruption of ports/harbours, danger to navigation at sea
are expected between Alexander Bay and Plettenburg Bay
from Thursday.
FIRE DANGER WARNINGS:
---------------------
Extremely High Fire Danger conditions are expected in places
over the eastern half of the Northern Cape as well as the
south-eastern parts of the Free State.
ADVISORIES:
-----------
An intense Cut-Off Low (COL) is expected to affect the Western
and Northern Cape provinces from Thursday into Friday
(03-04 September 2026). The public and small stock farmers
are advised that very cold, wet and windy conditions, as well
as disruptive rainfall, damaging interior winds and damaging
coastal winds and waves can be expected.
1. GAUTENG:
------------
Fine and warm.
The expected UVB sunburn index: High

2. MPUMALANGA:
---------------
Morning fog patches in the Lowveld and south-eastern Highveld,
otherwise fine and warm.
3. LIMPOPO:
------------
Morning fog patches in the Lowveld, otherwise fine and warm
but hot in the Western Bushveld.
4. NORTH-WEST PROVINCE:
------------------------
Fine and warm.
5. FREE STATE:
---------------
Partly cloudy and warm but fine in the northern parts.
6. NORTHERN CAPE:
------------------
Fine and cool in places in the west, otherwise partly cloudy,
windy and warm to hot with isolated showers in the extreme north.
The wind along the coast will be fresh to strong southerly
to south-easterly.
7. WESTERN CAPE:
----------------
Morning fog patches over the southern and western parts,
otherwise fine and cool to warm, but cold in places in the
southern parts.
The wind along the coast will be light to moderate westerly
to south-westerly along the south coast, otherwise moderate
to fresh southerly to south-westerly.
The expected UVB sunburn index: High
8. WESTERN HALF OF THE EASTERN CAPE:
-------------------------------------
Fine and warm, but cool along the coast.
The wind along the coast will be light westerly to south-westerly.
9. EASTERN HALF OF THE EASTERN CAPE:
-------------------------------------
Fine and warm but partly cloudy in the northern parts.
The wind along the coast will be light south-easterly
10. KWAZULU-NATAL:
-------------------
Morning fog over the interior, otherwise partly cloudy and
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warm with isolated showers and the thundershowers in the south.
The wind along the coast will be moderate easterly to
north-easterly, but fresh in the north at times.
The expected UVB sunburn index: Very High
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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. Warning

TRAVELLERS WEATHER FORECAST FOR TOMORROW: 2026-09-01ISSUED AT 15:30 SAST BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE.THIS FOREC...
31/08/2026

TRAVELLERS WEATHER FORECAST FOR TOMORROW: 2026-09-01
ISSUED AT 15:30 SAST BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE.
THIS FORECAST WILL BE UPDATED AT 05:00 SAST.
SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS:
=======================
IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS:
------------------------
Nil.
IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS for THURSDAY-FRIDAY (3-4/09/2026)
-----------------------------------------------------------
A. Yellow Level 4 Warning: Disruptive rainfall leading to
flooding of roads and settlements, and major disruption
of traffic flow are expected over the Overberg and Garden
Route District Municipalities in the Western Cape on
Thursday.
B. Yellow level 4 warning: Damaging wind leading to damage
to temporary structures and settlement, injuries and danger
to life from flying debris, transport routes and travel
services affected is expected over the Namakwa District
Municipality in the Northern Cape as well as parts of the
Cape Winelands, Central Karoo and the Little Karoo
District Municipalities in the Western Cape on Thursday
afternoon into Friday.
C. Yellow level 4 warning: Damaging Wind and Waves leading to
disruption of ports/harbours, danger to navigation at sea
are expected between Alexander Bay and Plettenburg Bay
from Thursday.
FIRE DANGER WARNINGS:
---------------------
Extremely High Fire Danger conditions are expected in places over the
eastern half of the Northern Cape as well as the south-eastern parts of the
Free State.
ADVISORIES:
-----------
An intense Cut-Off Low (COL) is expected to affect the Western and Northern
Cape provinces from Thursday into Friday (03-04 September 2026). The public
and small stock farmers are advised that very cold, wet and windy
conditions, as well as disruptive rainfall, damaging interior winds and
damaging coastal winds and waves can be expected.
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PRETORIA:
---------
Fine.
Minimum/Maximum: 11/27
The expected UVB Sunburn Index: High
JOHANNESBURG:
--------------
Fine.
Minimum/Maximum: 09/26
VEREENIGING:
-------------
Fine.
Minimum/Maximum: 08/26
MBOMBELA:
---------
Fine.
Minimum/Maximum: 10/28
POLOKWANE:
-----------
Fine.
Minimum/Maximum: 08/28
MAHIKENG:
----------
Fine.
Minimum/Maximum: 10/29
VRYBURG:
---------
Fine becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon.
Minimum/Maximum: 08/30
BLOEMFONTEIN:
--------------
Partly cloudy.
Minimum/Maximum: 10/27
KIMBERLEY:
-----------
Partly cloudy.
Minimum/Maximum: 10/28

UPINGTON:
----------
Partly cloudy and windy.
Minimum/Maximum: 15/32
CAPE TOWN:
----------
Fine.
Wind: Moderate southerly to south-westerly.
Minimum/Maximum: 10/19
The expected UVB Sunburn Index: High
GEORGE:
-------
Fine.
Wind: Light to moderate westerly to south-westerly.
Minimum/Maximum: 08/18
GQEBERHA:
----------
Fine.
Wind: Light westerly to south-westerly.
Minimum/Maximum: 13/19
KuGOMPO CITY:
----------------
Fine.
Wind: Light south-easterly
Minimum/Maximum: 15/20
DURBAN:
--------
Partly cloudy.
Wind: Moderate easterly to north-easterly.
Minimum/Maximum: 19/25
The expected UVB Sunburn Index: Very High
RICHARDS BAY:
--------------
Partly cloudy.
Wind: Moderate easterly to north-easterly, becoming fresh
in the afternoon.
Minimum/Maximum: 16/31

PIETERMARITZBURG:
------------------
Morning fog, otherwise partly with isolated afternoon showers and
thundershowers.
Minimum/Maximum: 11/31
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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. Warning

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