Here’s a comprehensive outlook on the South Africa weather forecast for Wednesday, 21 August 2024.
Weather warnings and advisories to take note of on Wednesday, 21 August 2024
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued the following weather warnings and advisories for Wednesday, 21 August 2024:
- Yellow Level 1 Warning:
- Interior winds causing localised damage to settlements and difficult driving conditions in the Chris Hani District of the Eastern Cape.
- Coastal winds leading to difficulty in navigation at sea between Saldanha Bay and Cape Point.
- Yellow Level 2 Warning:
- Damaging winds resulting in localised damage and difficult driving conditions along the Eastern Cape coast between Oyster Bay and Port Alfred.
- Damaging wind and waves causing disruption to small harbours and difficulty for small vessels between East London and Port Edward from the afternoon.
- Yellow Level 3 Warning:
- Damaging wind and waves disrupting small harbours and beachfront activities between Cape Point and Plettenberg Bay.
- Yellow Level 4 Warning:
- Severe wind and waves causing disruption to small harbours and risk to medium vessels between Plettenberg Bay and East London.
- Fire Danger Warnings:
- Extremely high fire danger conditions in the eastern parts of the Northern Cape, the western parts of the Free State, and northern interiors of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg forecast: Here’s what to expect on Wednesday, 21 August 2024
Cape Town
On Wednesday, 21 August 2024, Cape Town is expected to have overcast skies with occasional light rain throughout the day. Temperatures will range from a low of 11°C to a high of 14°C, with a moderate wind blowing at around 18 km/h. Rainfall is expected to accumulate to around 2.5 mm, so it would be wise to carry an umbrella if you’re heading out​.
Durban
On Wednesday, 21 August 2024, Durban will experience sunny weather with temperatures ranging from 19°C in the early morning to a high of 28°C in the afternoon. Winds will be moderate, averaging around 21 km/h, and there is a minimal chance of rain throughout the day.
Johannesburg