The South Africa weather forecast for Tuesday, 3 October 2023, contains no impact-based warnings, indicating no immediate severe threats to public safety or property.
However, areas of concern include the central and eastern parts of the Northern Cape, western parts of the North West province, and specific local municipalities in the Free State and the Eastern Cape. These regions are expected to experience extremely high fire danger conditions.
South Africa weather forecast: Here’s what to expect on Tuesday, 3 October 2023
Eastern Cape
The province will have varying conditions, ranging from fine and hot to partly cloudy, with winds shifting directions along the coast throughout the day.
Free State
The province will likewise experience fine weather, with temperatures varying from warm to hot.
Gauteng
The province is expected to experience fine and warm weather conditions.
Importantly, the UVB sunburn index is categorised as extreme, signalling a need for precautionary measures against sun exposure.
KwaZulu-Natal
Morning fog is expected over the northern interior, but the rest of the province will remain fine and warm. Coastal winds will shift from north-easterly to south-westerly as the day progresses.
Limpopo
The weather in Limpopo will be similar to that in Mpumalanga: cloudy with morning fog along the escarpment, turning fine and ranging from warm to hot as the day progresses.
Mpumalanga
Residents can expect a cloudy sky accompanied by morning fog along the escarpment. Other areas within the province will have fine and warm conditions, while the Lowveld is predicted to be hot.
North-West Province
Weather is anticipated to be fine, ranging from warm to hot temperatures.
Northern Cape
The Northern Cape will see a range of conditions: morning fog along the coast, fine and windy conditions overall, and extreme heat in the north-western regions. Isolated afternoon thundershowers are also expected in the northern parts.
Western Cape
Coastal areas are predicted to be cloudy and cool in the morning, with fog patches along the west coast. The interior will be warm to hot, and the wind along the coast will be primarily southerly to south-easterly.
We will continue to update this report as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for the latest weather news and advisories.