WEATHER: Severe storms with heavy downpours and HAIL to hit SA

Struggling to decide what to wear? Here’s what today’s weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces.

Your daily weather, UVB forecast and temperature updates around South Africa.

Weather conditions and UVB forecast

Gauteng

Temperature: Partly cloudy and warm but hot in the extreme north with isolated afternoon thunderstorms

The expected UVB Sunburn Index: High

DID YOU KNOW

Where does Gauteng rank in size among South Africa’s provinces?

Gauteng is the smallest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 18 178 square kilometres.

Where does Gauteng rank in population among South Africa’s provinces?

Gauteng is the biggest in terms of population, with an estimated 16 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.

What is the capital of Gauteng?

The administrative capital of the province is Johannesburg, which is situated at 25°44′46″S 28°11′17″E.

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Mpumalanga

Temperature: Partly cloudy and warm but very hot in Lowveld with isolated showers and thundershowers over the Highveld and escarpment but scattered in the extreme south-east.

DID YOU KNOW

Where does Mpumalanga rank in size among South Africa’s provinces?

Mpumalanga is the second smallest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 76 495 square kilometres.

Where does Mpumalanga rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces?

Mpumalanga is the sixth most populous, with an estimated 4.7 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.

What is the capital of Mpumalanga?

The capital and largest city in the province is Mbombela (formerly known as Nelspruit), which is situated at 25°27′57″S 30°59′07″E.

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Limpopo

Temperature: Partly cloudy and warm to hot but very hot in places in the Lowveld with isolated showers and thundershowers over the central parts.

DID YOU KNOW

Where does Limpopo rank in size among South Africa’s provinces?

Limpopo is the fifth largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 125 754 square kilometres.

Where does Limpopo rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces?

Limpopo is the fifth most populous, with an estimated 5.9 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.

What is the capital of Limpopo?

The capital and largest city in the province is Polokwane, which is situated at 23°54′00″S 29°27′00″E.

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North West

Temperature: Fine and warm to hot, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon with isolated showers and thundershowers in the extreme south.

DID YOU KNOW

Where does the North West rank in size among South Africa’s provinces?

The North West is the sixth largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 104 882 square kilometres.

Where does the North West rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces?

The North West is the seventh most populous, with an estimated 4.2 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.

What is the capital of the North West?

Its capital is Mahikeng (formerly known as Mafikeng), which is situated at 25°51′56″S 25°38′37″E.

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Free State

Temperature: Fine and warm to hot, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon with isolated showers and thundershowers in the north.

DID YOU KNOW

Where does the Free State rank in size among South Africa’s provinces?

The Free State is the third largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 129 825 square kilometres.

Where does the Free State rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces?

The Free State is the second smallest in terms of population, with an estimated 2.9 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.

What is the capital of the Free State?

Formerly known as the Orange Free State, its capital and biggest city is Bloemfontein, South Africa’s judicial capital. It is situated at 29°07′S 26°13′E.

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Northern Cape

Temperature: Cloudy with fog patches along the coast and adjacent interior at first, otherwise fine to partly cloudy and warm to hot with isolated thundershowers in the north.

Wind: The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh southerly.

DID YOU KNOW

Where does the Northern Cape rank in size among South Africa’s provinces?

The Northern Cape is the largest of South Africa’s nine provinces at 372 889 square kilometres.

Where does the Northern Cape rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces?

The Northern Cape is the smallest in terms of population, with an estimated 1.3 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.

What is the capital of the Northern Cape?

Its capital is Kimberley, which is situated at 28°44′18″S 24°45′50″E.

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Western Cape

Temperature: Cloudy with morning fog patches along the northern parts of the west coast, otherwise partly cloudy to fine and warm to hot with light rain along the south coast.

Wind: The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh south-easterly, becoming strong along the south-west coast in the afternoon.

The expected UVB Sunburn Index: Very high

DID YOU KNOW

Where does the Western Cape rank in size among South Africa’s provinces?

The Western Cape is the fourth largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 129 449 square kilometres.

Where does the Western Cape rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces?

The Western Cape is the third most populous, with an estimated 7.2 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.

What is the capital of the Western Cape?

The capital city is Cape Town, which is situated at 33°55′31″S 18°25′26″E.

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Eastern Cape

The Western half: Partly cloudy in the south, otherwise fine and warm to hot, becoming cloudy in the afternoon.

The Western half – wind: The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh south-westerly.

The Eastern half: Fog patches in places south of the escarpment, otherwise fine and warm to hot, becoming partly cloudy with isolated thundershowers.

The Eastern half-wind: The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh south-westerly, becoming light and variable by late afternoon.

DID YOU KNOW

Where does the Eastern Cape rank in size among South Africa’s provinces?

The Eastern Cape is the second largest of South Africa’s nine provinces at 168 966 square kilometres.

Where does the Eastern Cape rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces?

The Eastern Cape is the fourth biggest in terms of population, with an estimated 6.7 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.

What is the capital of the Eastern Cape?

Its capital is Bhisho, which is situated at 32°50′58″S 27°26′17″E.

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KwaZulu-Natal

Temperature: Fine and warm to hot, becoming partly cloudy with isolated showers and thundershowers, but scattered in the west.

Wind: The wind along the coast will be light to moderate northerly to north-easterly, becoming easterly to south-easterly south of Durban in the afternoon, spreading to Richards Bay by evening.

The expected UVB Sunburn Index: Extreme

DID YOU KNOW

Where does KwaZulu-Natal rank in size among South Africa’s provinces?

KwaZulu-Natal is the seventh largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 94 361 square kilometres.

Where does KwaZulu-Natal rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces?

KwaZulu-Natal is the second most populous, with an estimated 11.5 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.

What is the capital of KwaZulu-Natal?

The capital city is Pietermaritzburg, which is situated at 29°37′S 30°23′E.

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WEATHER ALERTS

IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS

A. Yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms with heavy downpours, damaging winds, excessive lightning and hail resulting in localised flooding and damage to infrastructure and settlements are expected over the north-western parts of KwaZulu-Natal.

FIRE DANGER WARNINGS

Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over the Ubuntu Local Municipality of the Northern Cape.

ADVISORIES

A. Hot and humid weather will result in extremely uncomfortable conditions over north-eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal.

Weather forecast data provided by the South African Weather Service