Storms and scorching heat set to hit parts of South Africa

South Africa – Severe thunderstorms, heavy downpours and damaging winds are expected in parts of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and the Eastern Cape on Tuesday, 13 October, according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS).

The weather service issued a yellow level 2 warning for southern KZN and the extreme north-eastern Eastern Cape, warning of possible flooding, hail, lightning and damage to infrastructure and settlements.

🌡️A heat wave, characterised by persistently high temperatures, is expected over the northwestern parts of KwaZulu-Natal from 11–13 October 2026. Meanwhile, extremely uncomfortable conditions are expected over the southern parts of the Eastern Cape.
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— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 12, 2026

Meanwhile, a heatwave with “persistently high temperatures” is expected in parts of north-western KZN, where conditions could become very hot.

Gauteng and Limpopo are also forecast to experience hot weather, while isolated showers and thundershowers are possible in parts of the North West, Free State and Western Cape.

Weather forecast for today & tomorrow: Partly cloudy & warm to hot conditions are expected, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible over the central, western & eastern parts of the RSA by the afternoon. Severe thunderstorms are possible over the Eastern Cape & KZN. https://t.co/llOwN0Q7jt

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 12, 2026

Residents are urged to take precautions against prolonged sun exposure and remain alert to changing weather conditions.

Gauteng weather for tomorrow: 13 October 2026.
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— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 12, 2026

KwaZulu-Natal weather for tomorrow: 13 October 2026.
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— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 12, 2026