Heatwave expected in 7 provinces this weekend

Heatwave expected in 7 provinces this weekend

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an advisory for heatwave conditions as temperatures in seven provinces are expected to exceed 40°C. The conditions are expected from Saturday, 2 November until Monday, 4 November. HEATWAVE CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN MOST PARTS OF SA The weather service said a heatwave is expected to affect Gauteng, Limpopo, … Read more

Rain, strong winds and storms expected in parts of SA

Rain, strong winds and storms expected in parts of SA

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued several impact-based warnings, as disruptive rain and strong to near gale-force winds are expected in parts of the country this weekend.  The weather service said a well-defined upper-air system (cut-off low) is expected to pass over the western parts of the country on Saturday, 26 October, while … Read more

More rain coming this weekend in Gauteng

More rain coming this weekend in Gauteng

The South African Weather Service has predicted rain in parts of Gauteng this weekend. The province is expected to experience rainfall this weekend, which will provide much-needed moisture to the region. After Monday’s thunderstorms, temperatures peaked again, reaching highs of 30°C in some areas, particularly on Thursday and Friday. Rain expected on Sunday in Gauteng … Read more

Heatwave predicted in Gauteng and other provinces

Heatwave predicted in Gauteng and other provinces

The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued a heatwave warning for Gauteng and parts of the country. Residents have been warned to brace for the first heatwave of the season, with temperatures expected to hit the low 30s by the weekend. The scorching hit comes after September, which produced two cold snaps, resulting in … Read more

Snow expected in these THREE provinces this weekend

Snow expected in these THREE provinces this weekend

The South African Weather Service has predicted snow in three provinces this weekend. After the recent snow event that wreaked havoc on roads between Free State, KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape last weekend, South Africans are told to brace themselves for another cold conditions in the coming days. “Weather conditions are expected to change significantly as … Read more

Brrrr! Level 8 warning for disruptive snow in KwaZulu-Natal

Brrrr! Level 8 warning for disruptive snow in KwaZulu-Natal

The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government has urged residents to stay off the roads as inclement weather conditions including disruptive snow are expected to worsen, especially along the N3. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Level 8 warning for disruptive snow in parts of KwaZulu-Natal. MORE DISRUPTIVE SNOW EXPECTED IN KWAZULU-NATAL The weather service … Read more

Snow predicted in parts of Gauteng and Mpumalanga

Snow expected in these THREE provinces this weekend

Parts of Gauteng and Mpumalanga might experience snow this weekend as the cold front makes way.  SA Weather Service says temperatures are expected to drop significantly in the northern and eastern parts of the country. The cold front will reach Gauteng, North West and Limpopo on Saturday, 21 September. SAWS Forecaster Luthando Masimini said the … Read more

Intense cold front to hit Gauteng and parts of the country next week

Intense cold front to hit Gauteng and parts of the country next week

The South African Weather Service has issued a warning ahead of an intense cold front expected to hit Gauteng and some parts of the country next week. Temperatures are expected to dip from Saturday evening into Sunday morning. After a relatively dry and warmer-than-usual month of May, South Africans can expect the first significant drop … Read more

Cape winds blow over a vehicle at the Huguenot Tunnel

Cape winds blow over a vehicle at the Huguenot Tunnel

Strong winds blew over a vehicle at the Huguenot Tunnel in N1 outside Cape Town in the Western Cape. A video of the incident is circulating on social media platforms. STRONG WINDS BLOW VEHICLE AT HUGUENOT TUNNEL In the short video, a motorist films the strong wind, causing difficult driving conditions. Strong wind turns the … Read more

Significant rainfall exceeding 100mm expected in KwaZulu-Natal

Significant rainfall exceeding 100mm expected in KwaZulu-Natal

A significant amount of rainfall exceeding 100mm is expected in parts of KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday, 13 March. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an orang level 6 warning for disruptive rain in the province. WARNING ISSUED OVER DISRUPTIVE RAINFALL IN KWAZULU-NATAL In the warning, the weather service said significant rainfall is expected over … Read more