Destructive rainfall is expected in at least two states. (Jaco Marais/Gallo Images/Dai Burger)
A rainstorm is occurring in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, and the South African Bureau of Meteorology has rated the region at orange level 6, yellow level 2, and yellow level 4, as the heavy rain will lead to flooding of roads and villages, difficulty driving on unpaved roads, and damage. A warning has been issued. From infrastructure to mud-based housing.
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Shock-based warning
A Level 4 yellow warning has been issued for damaging winds and waves between Richards Bay and Kosi Bay.
Fire hazard warning
Very high fire danger is expected in Walter Sisulu municipality in the Eastern Cape and parts of the Northern Cape, North West, Free State and Limpopo.
recommendation
Very hot and humid conditions are expected in northern Limpopo and the Lowveld.
Weather in your area
Expect cloudy and humid weather gauteng province.
The expected UVB sunburn index is high.
Mpumalanga It will be cloudy with warm to hot temperatures, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the east but widespread in the far southeast. It will be cloudy otherwise.
Expect a cloudy, hot to very hot day Limpopo Scattered showers and thunderstorms are in sight in the east.
of northwest It will be partly cloudy, with hot to very hot temperatures and scattered thunderstorms, except in the east.
The forecast is for it to be cloudy and hot free state Isolated afternoon thunderstorm.
of northern cape Temperatures will be hot to very hot, but the Northeast will be partly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms.
Along the coast, winds will be moderate from the south to southeast.
Cloudy and cool weather is expected Western Cape, Rain will occur along the southern coast and adjacent inland areas. The rest of the year it will be cloudy and warm.
Coastal winds will be light to moderate southwest to west along the south coast. Otherwise, moderate to breezy southerly winds are expected.
The expected UVB sunburn index is extreme.
Weather for tomorrow, March 13, 2024. Partly cloudy, warm to hot days with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the central and eastern parts of the country, while widespread to scattered rain and showers are expected in eastern Mpumalanga and KZN.
Warning: Heavy rain. #saw pic.twitter.com/AIl6aMwusQ— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherService) March 12, 2024
Cloudy weather is expected in the western half eastern capeisolated thunderstorms are occurring in parts of the north.
Otherwise, it will be cloudy with cool to warm temperatures and scattered showers and rain.
Winds along the coast will be light from the west in the early morning. Otherwise, expect calm to breezy southwesterly winds.
The eastern half of the state will experience morning fog in places inland. Otherwise, expect cloudy, cool and warm conditions with intermittent showers and thunderstorms scattered to the south of the escarpment.
Winds along the coast will be light to moderate southwesterly, becoming moderate to breezy southeasterly in the afternoon.
KwaZulu-Natal It will be cloudy in the west, with morning fog expected in places inland. Otherwise, cloudy, warm to hot days are expected in northern locations, with isolated showers and thunderstorms, but widely scattered across the northeast.
Winds along the coast will be strong to gale in a south-southeast direction, reaching strong gales in the far north.
Otherwise, fresh to strong southerly to southwesterly winds are expected.
The expected UVB sunburn index is very high.