A wet and chilly midweek lies ahead for parts of South Africa, with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers expected across the central and eastern provinces. A Yellow Level 2 warning for disruptive rain remains in place for KwaZulu-Natal, raising the risk of localised flooding, particularly in low-lying areas.
Here’s what to expect across the country:
KwaZulu-Natal
Durban: Expect continued rain and possible flooding. Cloudy, wet conditions with a high of 20°C, low of 15°C.
Pietermaritzburg: Cooler inland with scattered showers and thundershowers.
Yellow Level 2 Warning
Valid: 22–23 July
Hazards: Disruptive rainfall, localised flooding, poor driving conditions
Eastern Cape
Gqeberha: Scattered showers, clearing later in the day. High of 21°C, low of 9°C.
East London: Damp with a high of 22°C, low of 13°C.
Mthatha: Cloudy and cool, with possible severe thunderstorms in the northeast.
Mpumalanga
Cloudy and cool with isolated showers and thundershowers, especially in the Highveld and escarpment areas.
Gauteng
Johannesburg: High of 18°C, low of 6°C. Cloudy skies with a slight chance of afternoon showers.
Pretoria: Cooler at 18°C, with lingering cloud and light winds.
Limpopo
Polokwane: Overcast and slightly warmer with a high of 17°C, low of 9°C. Light showers may develop in the afternoon.
Free State
Mostly cloudy and cool with possible light rain over the eastern Free State.
Bloemfontein: High of 18°C, low of 6°C.
North West
Cool and partly cloudy, with a chance of light showers in southern areas.
Western Cape
Cape Town: A warmer, dry day expected. High of 21°C, low of 10°C with light breezes and sunny spells.
Inland and Garden Route regions to stay cool and partly cloudy.
Northern Cape
Upington: Stable and warm, high of 23°C, low of 9°C. Clear skies throughout.
Kimberley: Cool start warming to around 20°C, no rain expected.
Weather alerts to look out for:
Yellow Level 2 Warning for disruptive rain in KwaZulu-Natal continues through Wednesday.
Residents are urged to be on alert for flash flooding, especially near rivers and informal settlements.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms affecting parts of the central, eastern, and southern interior.
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