Weather alert: Saturday will scorch north while storms lash Eastern Cape

The South African Weather Service (Saws) says Saturday will bring scattered showers, thundershowers, and fire danger across KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape and Eastern Cape regions. The weather service has released its latest weather forecast for 7 February 2026. Weather forecast for today and tomorrow, 06-07 February 2026:Partly cloudy and warm to hot but cool in the south, with isolated showers and thundershowers but scattered in places over the Eastern Cape⚠️ Yellow level 2 & 4 warning for severe thunderstorm.#saws#SAWeatherpic.twitter.com/1wgw1gurJz Theweather servicehas issued a yellow level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms resulting in heavy downpours leading to flooding of susceptible roads, settlements, and low-lying bridges/areas; strong damaging winds; and hail are expected over the eastern parts of the Eastern Cape.

Saws also issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms resulting in heavy downpours leading to localised flooding of susceptible roads, low-lying areas and bridges, as well as strong, damaging winds, excessive lightning and hail, which are expected over the Eastern Cape, excluding the extreme southwest and southwestern parts of KwaZulu-Natal. Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over the Kareeberg and Dawid Kruiper Local Municipalities of the Northern Cape, as well as Ulundi and Nkandla Local Municipalities of KZN. The South African Weather Service warned of hot and humid weather, resulting in very uncomfortable conditions over the eastern parts of KZN until Friday.

A heatwave with persistently high temperatures over the northern part of KZN is expected until Friday. Disruptive rain and severe thunderstorms can be expected over the Eastern Cape between Sunday and Tuesday. Here’s what to expect in your province on Saturday, 7 February 2026: Residents of Gauteng can expect hot weather in the north; otherwise, it will be fine and warm, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon.