South Africa is heading into a stormy and unsettled weekend, with widespread thunderstorms across the interior and a cold front moving into the south-west.
According to the South African Weather Service, conditions include showers, thundershowers and unstable weather patterns across much of the country this weekend.
Main weather alerts
- Thunderstorms across central and eastern provinces
- Heavy rain, lightning and strong winds in storm-prone areas
- Localised flooding risk in low-lying regions
- Cold, wet and windy conditions in the Western Cape
- High fire danger remains in drier regions
South Africa often experiences sharp regional contrasts, with storms inland and different conditions in coastal areas.
Province-by-province forecast
Western Cape
- Cold front bringing rain and strong winds
- Cooler temperatures expected
- Typical April conditions include regular rainfall and lower temperatures
Gauteng
- Showers and thundershowers expected through the weekend
- Temperatures around 14°C to 24°C typical for April
KwaZulu-Natal
- Warm and humid conditions
- Isolated thunderstorms inland
- Coastal areas remain milder
Mpumalanga
- Partly cloudy with thunderstorms on the Highveld
- Rain expected to develop through the day
Free State
- Widespread thunderstorms
- Higher risk of heavy downpours and localised flooding
North West
- Cloudy with scattered storms
- Possible flooding in vulnerable areas
Limpopo
- Warm conditions
- Isolated storms, mainly in southern parts
Northern Cape
- Isolated thunderstorms in eastern areas
- Dry conditions elsewhere
- Elevated fire danger risk
Eastern Cape
- Partly cloudy
- Scattered showers along coastal and eastern areas
Where the biggest risks are
Highest impact expected in:
- Free State
- North West
- Gauteng
- Mpumalanga
- Western Cape (cold front zone)
What to expect this weekend
- Sudden thunderstorms and heavy rain
- Reduced visibility and difficult driving conditions
- Lightning and strong winds
- Cooler temperatures in the Western Cape
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