South Africans should be prepared for severe weather conditions this coming Friday, as the South Africa weather forecast indicates yellow level 2 warnings for thunderstorms along the escarpment and in the Lowveld of Mpumalanga and Limpopo.
Weather warnings and advisories to take note of on Friday, 13 October 2023.
Additionally, residents should anticipate extremely high fire danger conditions in central and northern Limpopo.
Impact-based warnings
The yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms means residents in the escarpment and Lowveld regions of both Mpumalanga and Limpopo should brace for potentially heavy rainfall and strong winds.
This warning will be particularly relevant in the afternoon, escalating into the evening where cloud cover is expected to intensify in these areas.
Fire danger warnings
Alongside this, extremely high fire danger conditions are expected to materialise over the central and northern parts of the Limpopo province.
This alert underscores the increased risk of wildfires and advises residents to take preventative measures.
Advisories
The forecast also highlights that hot and humid weather will lead to extremely uncomfortable conditions in the Lowveld and northern parts of Limpopo. Individuals are advised to take necessary precautions to stay hydrated and cool.
South Africa weather forecast: Here’s what to expect on Friday, 13 October 2023
Eastern Cape
Both western and eastern halves of the province are expecting partly cloudy and cool weather, with rain and showers in various areas.
Free State
Morning fog patches will be present in the east, becoming fine and cool to warm as the day progresses.
Gauteng
Weather on Friday is expected to be partly cloudy in the early morning but will become fine and warm, with extreme UVB sunburn index anticipated especially in the north.
KwaZulu-Natal
Morning fog patches are expected over the interior and western parts. The day will be partly cloudy and cool but warm in the north.
Limpopo
The south-west is expected to remain fine while other parts will be partly cloudy and hot to very hot with isolated thundershowers in the afternoon.
Mpumalanga
Fine and windy conditions are forecasted for the Highveld, with partly cloudy and warm weather bringing isolated thundershowers from the afternoon along the escarpment and in the Lowveld.
North West
Partly cloudy skies are anticipated in the east at first, then fine and warm to hot conditions for the rest of the day.
Northern Cape
Partly cloudy conditions are expected over the Namakwa District in the morning, turning fine and cool to warm later in the day.
Western Cape
Partly cloudy and cool conditions are expected in the morning, becoming fine in the north and west from late morning. A very high UVB sunburn index is expected.
We will continue to update this report as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for the latest weather news and advisories.