Here’s a comprehensive outlook on the South Africa weather forecast for Wednesday, 28 August 2024.
Weather warnings and advisories to take note of on Wednesday, 28 August 2024
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued the following weather warnings and advisories for Wednesday, 28 August 2024:
- Orange Level 6 Warnings:
- Damaging wind and waves leading to damage of coastal infrastructure and disruption of small harbours and ports between Cape Agulhas and Port Edward.
- Damaging interior winds expected over the southwestern parts of the Eastern Cape, leading to travel disruptions and damage to settlements.
- Damaging waves causing issues for coastal infrastructure and small harbours between Alexander Bay and Cape Agulhas.
- Yellow Level 2 Warnings:
- Damaging winds leading to difficult driving conditions for high-sided vehicles in the southeastern part of the Northern Cape, central and eastern parts of the Western Cape, and western parts of the Eastern Cape.
- Damaging waves expected to affect coastal infrastructure and ports between Port Edward and Durban.
- Disruptive snow expected over mountainous parts of the Western Cape’s Cape Winelands, potentially closing non-major passes and causing icy road conditions.
- Fire Danger Warnings:
- Extremely high fire danger conditions expected over the extreme northeastern part of the North West, extreme northwestern part of KwaZulu-Natal, and in places in Limpopo.
Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg forecast: Here’s what to expect on Wednesday, 28 August 2024
Cape Town
On Wednesday, 28 August 2024, Cape Town will experience cool and overcast conditions throughout the day. The temperature is expected to range from 8°C in the early morning to a high of 11°C in the afternoon, with light drizzle occurring intermittently. Winds will be strong, averaging 25-28 km/h, contributing to the chilly feel​.
Durban
Durban is expected to experience cloudy conditions with rain developing later in the day. Temperatures will range between 16°C and 20°C, with a moderate wind speed of around 20 km/h. The chance of rain is significant, so carrying an umbrella is advisable​.
Johannesburg