SAWS
South Africa faces unusually strong El Niño as SAWS warns of hotter, drier summer conditions
South Africa is already experiencing an exceptionally strong El Niño, with forecasts indicating the 2026/27 event could reach a magnitude unprecedented in the...
SA weather warnings: Level 4 disruptive rain, severe storms and damaging winds forecast
The South African Weather Service has issued multiple severe weather warnings for 14 September 2026, with disruptive rain, severe thunderstorms and damaging winds...
South Africa faces hotter, drier months as powerful El Niño develops
South Africa is likely to experience below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures over the coming months as a strong El Niño event develops in...
Western Cape braces for flooding as severe storms spread towards Gauteng
South Africans are being warned to prepare for a major change in weather this week, with disruptive rainfall, damaging winds, severe thunderstorms and...
Orange Level 6 Weather Warning Issued for Parts of KwaZulu-Natal
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an Orange Level 6 warning for disruptive rainfall affecting parts of KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday and...
South Africa Braces for Bitter Cold as SAWS Issues Weather Warnings
A widespread winter weather system is affecting large parts of South Africa, bringing cold temperatures, damaging winds, cloudy conditions and scattered rainfall across...
Eden and Central Karoo schools close as heavy rain lashes region
David Maynier has confirmed the temporary closure of schools across the Eden and Central Karoo Education Districts as severe weather conditions continue to...
SAWS Issues Orange Level 8 Warning as Deadly Cold Front Hits South Africa
South Africa is bracing for a dangerous winter weather system as a powerful cold front and deepening cut-off low-pressure system sweep across the...
Orange Level 8 Warning Issued for Western Cape as Flooding and Snow Hit South Africa
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has upgraded its severe weather alerts ahead of a powerful cut-off low-pressure system expected to hit parts...
All Western Cape schools closed on Tuesday as severe storm worsens
All schools across the Western Cape will be closed on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, as severe weather conditions continue battering the province. Western...
