Expect partly cloudy and wet conditions in most parts of the country on Wednesday, 7 January, while severe thunderstorms are likely in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. Furthermore, the South African Weather Service (Saws) warns of hot and uncomfortable conditions in parts of KwaZulu-Natal. Theweather servicehas issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms leading to heavy downpours with localised flooding of susceptible roads, settlements, low-lying bridges or areas and localised damage to infrastructure in the northwestern parts of KwaZulu-Natal, the escarpment of Mpumalanga, and the central and escarpment regions of Limpopo.
Saws says these conditions will be accompanied by strong gusty winds, hail and excessive lightning. A yellow level 1 warning has also been issued for damaging coastal winds resulting in difficulty in navigation at sea between Cape Agulhas and Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape. Saws has warned of extremely high fire danger conditions in places over the central interior of the country.
Expect hot and humid weather resulting in extremely uncomfortable conditions over the extreme northeastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal. Weather forecast for today & tomorrow, 06 – 07 January 2025.Partly cloudy conditions are expected over the central & eastern parts of the country, with isolated showers & thundershowers possible from the afternoon. Otherwise, fine & warm to hot.#saws#weatheroutlookpic.twitter.com/n5XYurPpqe Here’s what to expect in your province on 7 January: Residents can expect partly cloudy and warm to hot weather with isolated afternoon showers and thundershowers. The region’s expected UVB sunburn index is “very high”.
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