Here’s a comprehensive outlook on the South Africa weather forecast for Saturday, 17 February 2024.
Weather warnings and advisories to take note of on Saturday, 17 February 2024
Severe weather alerts:
- IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS:
- A Yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms, is expected to bring heavy downpours, localised flooding, large amounts of small hail, excessive lightning, and damaging winds over the northwestern parts of KwaZulu-Natal and along the escarpment of Mpumalanga.
- FIRE DANGER WARNINGS:
- Extremely high fire danger conditions are anticipated over parts of the North-West, Northern Cape, and the Free State provinces.
- ADVISORIES:
- Heatwave conditions with persistently high temperatures are forecasted in places over Gauteng until Saturday and over the eastern parts of the North West province until Sunday.
Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg forecast: Here’s what to expect on Saturday, 17 February 2024
Cape Town
On Saturday, 17 February 2024, Cape Town’s weather is expected to feature clear skies with temperatures ranging from a low of 15°C in the early hours to a high of 24°C in the afternoon.
Wind speeds will increase throughout the day, starting from 18km/h in the morning to 36km/h by the evening, predominantly from the southeast direction. Humidity levels are anticipated to decrease from 68% in the early morning to 39% by midday, offering comfortable conditions for outdoor activities​​.
Durban
On Saturday, 17 February 2024, Durban’s weather is forecasted to be cloudy with temperatures ranging from 20°C in the early hours to a high of 25°C in the afternoon.
Wind speeds are expected to be mild, coming from the east at 10km/h. Precipitation is minimal throughout the day, with a slight increase in the likelihood of light rain towards the evening, maintaining high humidity levels​​​​.
Johannesburg
On Saturday, 17 February 2024, Johannesburg is expected to experience clear skies with temperatures ranging from a low of 17°C to a high of 34°C.
Precipitation is not anticipated on this day, suggesting dry conditions​​​​.
South Africa weather forecast: Here’s what to expect on Saturday, 17 February 2024
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- GAUTENG: Partly cloudy and hot with isolated showers and thundershowers in the north. Extreme UVB sunburn index expected.
- MPUMALANGA: Warm to hot with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers, especially over the eastern parts. Very hot in the Lowveld.
- LIMPOPO: Hot to very hot, partly cloudy with isolated showers and thundershowers.
- NORTH-WEST PROVINCE: Mainly fine, warm to hot, with afternoon cloudiness.
- FREE STATE: Generally fine and warm to hot, with afternoon cloudiness and isolated showers and thundershowers in the extreme east.
- NORTHERN CAPE: Cool in the west and warm to hot elsewhere. Cloudy along the coastline with fresh to strong south-easterly winds.
- WESTERN CAPE: Morning isolated showers over the extreme eastern parts of the south coast; otherwise, fine and warm. Cool over the Cape Peninsula with moderate to fresh westerly to south-westerly winds, becoming southerly to south-easterly.
- EASTERN CAPE (Western Half): Fine and cool to warm, cloudy along the coast with afternoon partial clearing. Fresh to strong south-westerly winds, easing by evening.
- EASTERN CAPE (Eastern Half): Morning fog in the east, then fine and warm, turning cloudy with light rain and drizzle by afternoon. Winds moderate to fresh south-westerly, becoming light and variable by evening.
- KWAZULU-NATAL: Partly cloudy with fog patches in the interior and isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers, particularly in the north and along the coast. Moderate to fresh south-westerly coastal winds, strong in northern areas.
We will continue to update this report as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for the latest weather news and advisories.