It’s a cloudy start to Wednesday. South Africa’s weather warnings is a mix of storm alerts, flooding risks, and fog cover.
KwaZulu-Natal is once again in for a rough patch. Here’s what to expect on Wednesday, 23 July.
South Africa weather warnings
The SA Weather Service issued a Level 2 warning for disruptive rainfall along the north coast of KZN.
This could lead to localised flooding, slippery roads, and tough driving conditions; especially on dirt roads and low-lying areas.
Inland: Fog and chilly air
Gauteng (including Joburg, Pretoria, and Vereeniging) will wake to fog patches before clearing into partly cloudy skies.
Temps stay cold to cool, with highs around 17–18°C.
Free State and North West will also see cloud cover and isolated afternoon thundershowers, with Bloem, Kimberley, and Vryburg hitting the 18 to 20°C range.
Limpopo and Mpumalanga can expect morning fog, especially along the escarpment, followed by isolated showers in the east.
Cape regions: Mostly calm
As per the recent weather warnings:
- Cape Town: looking good with clear skies and a pleasant 21°C.
- George and Gqeberha: cloudy early on, fine and mild later in the day.
- Northeast of WC and EC interior: isolated thundershowers by late afternoon.
KwaZulu-Natal weather warnings:
Durban and Richards Bay are in for scattered showers throughout the day, with heavier rain expected along the north coast.
Inland towns like Pietermaritzburg will be cooler, with fog early on and patchy rain later.
Heads-up: flood-prone areas and bridges may be affected. Drive safe and avoid waterlogged roads if possible.
UV Index
- High in Gauteng: use sunscreen even if it’s cloudy.
- Low in coastal regions.
