Weather alert: Possible flooding and hail in five provinces

Thunderstorms are expected in parts of the Northern Cape, North West, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape on Tuesday, 10 February. Meanwhile, the South African Weather Service (Saws) has warned of fire danger in the Northern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. TheSouth African Weather Service (Saws)has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms in the north eastern parts of the Northern Cape; western parts of the North West and Free State; the southern parts of KwaZulu-Natal; and the Eastern Cape, except in the southwest.

This could lead to localised flooding and large amounts of small hail. Expect extremely high fire danger conditions in places over ZF Mgcawu District Municipality in the Northern Cape as well as Jozini, Nongoma, Big 5 Hlabisa and Mtubatuba Local Municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal. Saws has warned of hot and humid weather resulting in extremely uncomfortable conditions in places along the eastern cape’s south coast and adjacent interior, as well as the eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal.

Weather forecast for today and tomorrow, 09-10 February 2026:Partly cloudy and warm to hot with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers over the central and southern parts but widespread in places in the south⚠️Severe Thunderstorms#saws#SAWeather#weatheroutlookpic.twitter.com/ywJMogGkM5 Here’s what to expect in your province on 10 February: Residents can expect a partly cloudy and warm day, but hot in the north. Residents should take the necessary precautions against prolonged sun exposure.