Saturday’s weather: Thunderstorms in 4 provinces and intense heat

The South African Weather Service (Saws) says this Saturday, severe thunderstorms are expected in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, and KwaZulu-Natal, while hot, humid weather causes extremely uncomfortable conditions in northeastern regions. The weather service has released its latest weather forecast for 7 March 2026. Weather forecast for tomorrow, 07 March 2026:Fine in places in the west, otherwise cloudy and cool to warm with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers but widespread in the eastern parts.⚠️Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds and waves#saws#Warning#floodpic.twitter.com/q3ZTUiCkAD Theweather servicehas issued a yellow 2 warning for severe thunderstorms with heavy downpours leading to localised flooding of susceptible roads, settlements, low-lying bridges/areas, and possible strong, damaging winds.

The storms are expected in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and the extreme north-eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal, as well as the northern parts of Gauteng. Saws also issued a yellow level 1 warning for damaging winds resulting in localised damage to settlements and temporary structures and localised disruption to power and communications, as well as disruptions of beach/port activity, are expected in places along the coast between Plettenberg Bay and Durban. The South African Weather Service says hot to very hot and humid weather will result in extremely uncomfortable conditions over the extreme north-eastern parts.

Here’s what to expect in your province on Saturday, 7 March, 2026: Residents of Gauteng can expect cloudy and warm weather with scattered showers and thundershowers but partly cloudy in the southwest. Residents should take the necessary precautions against prolonged sun exposure. Mpumalanga residents can expect cloudy conditions with morning fog in places; otherwise, it will be cool to warm with scattered to widespread showers and thundershowers but hot in places in the Lowveld.