Weather alert: A fine and wet day ahead with heavy downpours in KZN

The South African Weather Service (Saws) has warned of severe thunderstorms in KwaZulu-Natal, while the rest of the country will be fine and partly cloudy with isolated thundershowers expected. Here is the weather forecast for Friday, 20 February. Theweather servicehas issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms in the southwestern parts of KwaZulu-Natal.

These will be accompanied by heavy downpours, damaging winds, excessive lightning and hail, resulting in localised flooding and damage to infrastructure and settlements. Extended weather forecast for Friday and Saturday, 20-21 February 2026:Partly cloudy and warm to hot, with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers.#saws#SAWeather#weatheroutlookpic.twitter.com/IewAwcJcXK Here’s what to expect in your province on 20 February: Residents can expect a partly cloudy and warm, but hot day in the north, with isolated afternoon thunderstorms. Residents should take the necessary precautions against prolonged sun exposure.

Expect partly cloudy and warm, but hot weather in the Lowveld, with isolated showers and thundershowers in the Highveld and escarpment areas. It will be partly cloudy and warm to hot with isolated showers and thundershowers over the central and southwestern parts.