Here’s a comprehensive outlook on the South Africa weather forecast for Wednesday, 16 October 2024.
Weather warnings and advisories to take note of on Wednesday, 16 October 2024
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued the following weather warnings and advisories for Wednesday, 16 October 2024:
- Yellow Level 4 Warning: Severe thunderstorms with heavy downpours, damaging winds, hail, and excessive lightning expected over Gauteng, eastern North West, north-eastern Free State, and extreme southwestern Limpopo.
- Yellow Level 2 Warning: Strong winds and high waves between Hout Bay and Plettenberg Bay, posing a risk for small vessels and personal watercraft.
- Fire Danger Warnings: Extremely high fire danger conditions expected in parts of the Northern Cape and northern Limpopo
Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg forecast: Here’s what to expect on Wednesday, 16 October 2024
Cape Town
On Wednesday, Cape Town will have clear skies with temperatures ranging from 14°C to 24°C. There will be a gentle breeze coming from the northwest at 17 km/h, and no rainfall is expected throughout the day. With 13 hours of sunshine and a UV index of 9 (very high), it’s a sunny day with a pleasant breeze​.
Durban
Durban is expected to have mostly cloudy conditions with temperatures ranging from 16°C to 20°C. There will be a gentle breeze of 24 km/h coming from the southeast, and a 15% chance of light rainfall throughout the day. The humidity will remain high at around 60%, contributing to cooler, overcast weather.
Johannesburg