Here’s a comprehensive outlook on the South Africa weather forecast for Friday, 16 February 2024.
Weather warnings and advisories to take note of on Friday, 16 February 2024
Severe weather alerts:
- IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS:
- A. Yellow Level 1 Warning: Severe thunderstorms expected in the Overberg District and coast of the Garden Route of the Western Cape, potentially causing localised flash flooding and damaging wind gusts resulting in isolated structural damage.
- B. Yellow Level 2 Warning for Wind and Waves: Small vessels and personal watercraft at risk between Cape Agulhas and Port Alfred, due to taking on water and capsizing.
- FIRE DANGER WARNINGS:
- Extremely high fire danger conditions forecasted over Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and the Walter Sisulu municipality of the Eastern Cape.
- ADVISORIES:
- Heatwave conditions with persistently high temperatures expected in places over Gauteng and the southern and central parts of Mpumalanga until Saturday.
Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg forecast: Here’s what to expect on Friday, 16 February 2024
Cape Town
On Friday, 16 February 2024, Cape Town is expected to experience mild weather with temperatures ranging from a minimum of 17°C to a maximum of 21°C, accompanied by light rainfall amounting to approximately 4.3 mm​​​​.
The day will feature varying cloud coverage, shifting from partly cloudy skies with light rain to clearer skies as the day progresses​​. Wind speeds will be noticeable, ranging from 19 to 32 km/h, predominantly from the south, contributing to the day’s overall mild but slightly breezy conditions​​.
Durban
On Friday, 16 February 2024, Durban is expected to experience overcast conditions throughout the day, transitioning to light rain by the afternoon.
The temperature will range approximately from 23°C in the early morning to a high of around 23°C, before dipping to about 21°C in the evening. Winds will shift from the southwest, with speeds varying throughout the day and gusts potentially reaching up to 31 km/h​​.
Johannesburg
On Friday, 16 February 2024, Johannesburg is expected to experience a high of approximately 26°C and a low of around 16°C, according to long-term forecasts and historical data​​.
The day will begin with clear conditions, transitioning to passing showers and overcast skies by the evening, with minimal rainfall expected​​. Wind speeds are predicted to vary, ensuring a mostly warm day with increased cloudiness and chances of light precipitation as the day progresses​​.
South Africa weather forecast: Here’s what to expect on Friday, 16 February 2024
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- GAUTENG: Morning will be fine, becoming partly cloudy and hot, very hot in places in the north with isolated showers and thundershowers by the evening. Extreme UVB sunburn index expected.
- MPUMALANGA: Warm to hot, very hot in the Lowveld. Partly cloudy with isolated showers and thundershowers over the central and Highveld.
- LIMPOPO: Partly cloudy with isolated showers and thundershowers in the Western Bushveld and in the south-west.
- NORTH-WEST PROVINCE: Fine, windy, and warm to hot, becoming partly cloudy with isolated showers and thundershowers over the extreme eastern parts.
- FREE STATE: Fine, windy, and cool to warm, becoming partly cloudy over the east with isolated showers and thundershowers.
- NORTHERN CAPE: Partly cloudy in the south and central, otherwise fine and cool to warm but hot in places over the east. Moderate to fresh southerly to south-westerly wind along the coast.
- WESTERN CAPE: Partly cloudy and cool to warm, cloudy along the south coast and adjacent interior with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers. Moderate to fresh south-easterly wind along the west coast, fresh to strong southerly to southwesterly elsewhere. Very high UVB sunburn index.
- WESTERN HALF OF THE EASTERN CAPE: Cloudy and cool with isolated showers and thundershowers south of the escarpment but scattered in the extreme south-west. Light to moderate north-westerly wind along the coast, becoming fresh to strong westerly by midday.
- EASTERN HALF OF THE EASTERN CAPE: Cloudy and cool with isolated showers in places south of the escarpment. Light to moderate south-westerly wind along the coast, becoming light and variable from late afternoon.
- KWAZULU-NATAL: Cloudy along the coast and adjacent interior, otherwise partly cloudy and warm to hot in places in the north with isolated showers and thundershowers. Fresh to strong southerly to south-westerly wind south of Richards Bay, otherwise strong northerly to north-easterly. Extreme UVB sunburn index.
We will continue to update this report as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for the latest weather news and advisories.