Here is a comprehensive outlook on the South Africa weather forecast for Sunday, 7 April 2024.
Weather warnings and advisories to take note of on Sunday, 7 April 2024
Severe weather alerts include:
- Disruptive Rain and Flooding: An Orange Level 6 warning is in effect, indicating the potential for severe flooding that could disrupt travel and damage settlements, particularly in the north-western interior of the Eastern Cape, extreme eastern parts of the Northern Cape, and sections of the Free State and North West.
- Severe Thunderstorms: Accompanying the heavy rains, severe thunderstorms are expected to impact the same areas, posing risks of further flooding and damage.
- Damaging Winds: The City of Cape Town, Overberg, and Cape Winelands will experience damaging interior winds that could cause structural damage and power disruptions.
- Coastal Wind and Waves: A Yellow Level 4 warning suggests difficult navigation conditions at sea from Saldanha Bay to Plettenberg Bay, impacting small harbours and ports.
- Interior Wind Hazards: The Western Cape interior and southern Namakwa will face challenges due to damaging winds, affecting high-sided vehicles and potentially damaging settlements.
Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg forecast: Here’s what to expect on Sunday, 7 April 2024
Cape Town
On Sunday, 7 April 2024, Cape Town is expected to experience partly cloudy conditions with temperatures ranging between a low of 16°C and a high of 23°C.
There will be a fresh breeze blowing from the southeast at speeds of approximately 20 km/h. The probability of precipitation is moderate, with isolated thunderstorms possible, bringing an estimated rainfall of around 3.3 mm.
Durban
On Sunday, 7 April 2024, Durban is expected to experience thunderstorms with temperatures fluctuating around 21°C, feeling similar due to high humidity levels.
Winds will be predominantly from the east-southeast, averaging around 15 km/h, with occasional gusts slightly higher. The probability of precipitation throughout the day is high, at 91%.
Johannesburg
On Sunday, 7 April 2024, Johannesburg will experience partly cloudy conditions with a high temperature of approximately 22°C and a low of around 13°C.
Winds will be moderate, coming from the northeast at speeds of about 21 km/h. There is a chance of light rain showers during the day, with humidity levels expected to be high​.
South Africa weather forecast: Here’s what to expect on Sunday, 7 April 2024
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- Gauteng: Expect cloudy skies with cool temperatures and isolated showers and thundershowers.
- Mpumalanga: The region will be mostly cloudy and cold, with showers more widespread in the southwest.
- Limpopo: Conditions in Limpopo will be cloudy and range from cool to warm, with showers likely.
- North West Province: It will be a cloudy and windy day with widespread showers and thundershowers.
- Free State: Similar conditions to North West, but colder in the extreme east.
- Northern Cape: The weather will be partly cloudy and windy, with scattered showers expected, particularly in the southern parts.
- Western Cape: Along the coast, expect strong to near gale-force winds with scattered to widespread showers. It will be cooler along the West Coast.
- Eastern Cape: Both halves of the province will see strong easterly winds and cold temperatures with scattered showers, more widespread in the north.
- KwaZulu-Natal: The region will face widespread showers and cooler conditions, with moderate to fresh coastal winds.
We will continue to update this report as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for the latest weather news and advisories.