Weather alert: Thunderstorms, humidity and partly cloudy skies

Severe thunderstorms are expected in parts of the Eastern Cape on Friday, 20 March, while hot and humid conditions have been forecast over the eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal. Here is what weather to expect, according to the South African Weather Service (Saws). Theweather servicehas issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms with heavy downpours in the northern interior of the Eastern Cape.

As a result, expect localised flooding of low-lying areas, susceptible roads and bridges as well as large amounts of small hail and strong damaging winds leading to localised damage of infrastructure, settlements, vehicles and livestock. Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over the Umsobomvu Local Municipality in the Northern Cape and the Walter Sisulu and Makana Local Municipalities in the Eastern Cape. According to Saws, the eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal will experience hot and humid weather resulting in extremely uncomfortable conditions.

Extended weather forecast for Friday and Saturday, 20-21 March 2026:Fine in places in the west, otherwise partly cloudy and cool to warm with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers.#saws#weathersa#weatheroutlook#Warningpic.twitter.com/gl1AyFVmRR Here’s what to expect in your province on 20 March: Residents can expect partly cloudy and warm conditions with isolated afternoon showers and thundershowers. It will be hot in the extreme north. Residents should take the necessary precautions against prolonged sun exposure.

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Expect morning fog patches along the escarpment and northern Highveld; otherwise, it will be partly cloudy and warm with isolated showers and thundershowers. It will be hot in places in the Lowveld.

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