Cape Town – As a cold front approaches Gauteng, Johannesburg Emergency Services is on high alert to respond to possible emergencies caused by the expected temperature drop starting Wednesday, 21 May 2025.
Forecasts predict Johannesburg will experience lows of 2°C and highs of 13°C, while Pretoria will see temperatures between 4°C and 15°C.
Residents are urged to prepare for the cold and use heating devices such as heaters, braziers, paraffin stoves, and candles safely to avoid fire hazards.
Weather outlook for Tuesday & Wednesday:
Partly cloudy & cool to warm, but it will be cold to very cold over the south western interior with isolated to scattered rain & showers, spreading to the eastern parts by Wednesday with possible snow over the high lying grounds. pic.twitter.com/tSQjCUP4YF— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) May 18, 2025
Emergency Services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi warned against leaving heating devices unattended and stressed the dangers of illegal electricity connections.
All 29 fire stations and monitoring teams across Johannesburg’s seven regions will be on standby.
For emergencies, residents can contact 011 375 5911.
⚠️ALERT: COLD FRONT AHEAD
Monday🌤️8|23°C
Tuesday⛅️4|21°C🍃WINDY
❄️COLD FRONT❄️
Wednesday🌤️2|13°C🍃
Thursday☀️4|17°C
Friday☀️5|18°C#JHBWeatherMonday🌤️10|25°C
Tuesday⛅️6|23°C🍃WINDY
❄️COLD FRONT❄️
Wednesday🌤️4|15°C🍃
Thursday☀️6|19°C
Friday☀️7|20°C#PTAWeather— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) May 18, 2025
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
