Heatwave, thunderstorms expected in parts of South Africa

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Opens in new windowOpens in new windowOpens in new windowOpens in new windowEnter fullscreen mode displaying this image.ExpandHot to very hot conditions resulting in extremely uncomfortable conditions are expected in the eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal until Friday. Picture: Unsplash/James Day The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued a warning for a heatwave that is expected to last at least until Friday in northern KwaZulu-Natal.

It has also issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms expected to affect southwestern parts of Limpopo on Thursday.

According to Saws, the severe thunderstorms may result in localised flooding and danger to property and infrastructure due to heavy downpours, damaging winds, hail and lightning.

Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected in places over Dr Beyers Naudé (Xamdeboo area) local municipality in the Eastern Cape, northern parts of Limpopo, Xhariep district municipality in the Free State, as well as the Tsantsabane, Dikgatlong and Phokwane local municipalities and parts of Pixley ka Seme district municipality in the Northern Cape.

A heatwave with persistently high temperatures is expected in places over the northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal until Friday, while another heatwave with high temperatures is expected in places over Chris Hani, OR Tambo and Alfred Nzo district municipalities of the Eastern Cape until Saturday.

Hot to very hot conditions are expected in the eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal until Friday, resulting in extremely uncomfortable conditions.

Gauteng is expected to experience partly cloudy and warm conditions, becoming hot in the extreme north, with isolated showers and thundershowers. The UVB sunburn index is forecast to be high.

On Friday and Saturday, partly cloudy conditions are expected over the country’s central and eastern parts, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible by the afternoon. Otherwise, fine and warm to hot temperatures are expected, but it will be very hot in places over the western interior.