Wednesday’s weather: Heavy downpours, thundershowers and warm to hot conditions

The South African Weather Service (Saws) has warned of heavy downpours and a heat wave in parts of the Eastern Cape, with thundershowers and warm to hot weather expected across SA. Here is the weather forecast for Wednesday, 4 February. Theweather servicehas issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms with heavy downpours in places over Eastern Cape, west of East London along the coast.

Saws warns that this could lead to localised flooding of susceptible roads, low-lying areas and bridges, damaging winds, excessive lightning and hail resulting in damage to infrastructure and settlements. Expect extremely high fire danger conditions over the central parts of the Northern Cape and the southwestern parts of the North West. A heat wave with persistently high temperatures is expected in places over the Free State and the northern parts of the Eastern Cape.

Weather forecast for today & tomorrow, 03 – 04 February 2026.Partly cloudy & warm to hot conditions are expected with isolated to scattered showers & thundershowers possible over the central, western & eastern parts of the country.#saws#weatheroutlook#southafricanweatherpic.twitter.com/J0obGOG61Y Here’s what to expect in your province on 4 February: Residents can expect a partly cloudy and warm day with isolated showers and thundershowers. The region’s expected UVB sunburn index is “very high”. Residents should take the necessary precautions against prolonged sun exposure.