Heavy downpours expected in EC and KZN on Friday

More wet weather is expected in coastal provinces on Friday, 6 February, while hot and humid conditions have been forecast over parts of KwaZulu-Natal. TheSouth African Weather Service (Saws)has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms resulting in heavy downpours in the eastern parts of the Eastern Cape and southwestern parts of KwaZulu-Natal, excluding the coastline. This could lead to localised flooding of susceptible roads, low-lying areas and bridges; strong damaging winds; excessive lightning and hail; and damage to infrastructure and settlements.

Expect extremely high fire danger conditions over the extreme northeastern parts of the Northern Cape. Saws has warned of hot and humid weather over the eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal, resulting in very uncomfortable conditions. It has also warned of a heat wave with persistently high temperatures over the northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal.

Weather forecast for today and tomorrow, 05-06 February 2026:Partly cloudy and warm to hot but cool in the south, with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers but widespread in the Eastern Cape⚠️ Yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorm.#saws#SAWeatherpic.twitter.com/FypA6dCA8f Here’s what to expect in your province on 4 February: Residents can expect a partly cloudy and warm to hot day. Residents should take the necessary precautions against prolonged sun exposure.