Cape Town – The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has escalated its severe weather warning for KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) to Yellow Level 4, cautioning that heavy rainfall, hail and lightning could cause flooding, infrastructure damage and dangerous driving conditions.
The warning was issued for Tuesday, 27 October, extending into Wednesday, as eThekwini Municipality placed its Disaster Management and Emergency Services teams on standby.
Weather outlook for Thursday & Friday: 29-30 October 2026. Fine & warm to hot conditions are expected, but it will be partly cloudy and cool in the east with drizzle along the escarpment of Mpumalanga on Thursday. #saws #weatheroutlook #southafricanweather https://t.co/X1e5fiXuP0
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 27, 2026
“Heavy downpours, hail, and severe lightning are expected, which may cause flooding in settlements, roads, and bridges, damage to property and infrastructure, and poor driving conditions,” the municipality said.
The escalation followed an earlier Level 2 warning issued on Sunday for Monday.
Residents have been advised to remain indoors where possible, keep children away from rivers and stormwater drains, move valuables above anticipated flood levels and avoid open spaces and tall trees during lightning.
KwaZulu-Natal weather for tomorrow: 28 October 2026.
#saws #weatheroutlook #southafricanweather https://t.co/U6L9xk77t5— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 27, 2026
Motorists are urged to exercise caution and avoid driving through floodwater, as conditions can deteriorate rapidly.
Residents should continue monitoring official South African Weather Service updates for changes to warnings and forecasts.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
