While most parts of the country can expect thunderstorms on Friday, 30 January, the South African Weather Service (Saws) has forecast a dry, fine and warm to hot day for the Western Cape. Meanwhile, hot and humid conditions are expected to continue in parts of KwaZulu-Natal. Theweather servicehas issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms over vast parts of the Free State, North West, Gauteng, western parts of KwaZulu-Natal, southern parts of Mpumalanga, extreme southwestern parts of Limpopo and the extreme northeastern parts of the Northern Cape.
Expect localised flooding of susceptible roads, low-lying areas and bridges, large amounts of small hail. Saws warns of extremely high fire danger conditions in most parts of the Northern Cape. Hot and humid weather will result in very uncomfortable conditions over the northeastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal.
Weather forecast for today & tomorrow, 29 – 30 January 2026.Partly cloudy & warm to hot conditions are expected, with isolated to scattered thundershowers possible over the central & eastern parts of the country.#saws#weatheroutlook#southafricanweatherpic.twitter.com/qiO22SswLX Here’s what to expect in your province on 30 January: Residents can expect a cloudy day in the south; otherwise, it will be partly cloudy and warm with scattered afternoon showers and thundershowers. Expect cloudy skies with morning fog patches over the escarpment; otherwise, it will be partly cloudy and warm to hot with isolated to scattered afternoon showers and thundershowers over the Highveld. It will be cloudy with morning fog patches along the escarpment; otherwise, residents can expect partly cloudy and warm to hot conditions with isolated afternoon showers and thundershowers.
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