SA Weather Alert: Cold, Rain, Snow and Fire Warnings for 25 June 2025
The SA Weather Alert for 25 June 2025 includes multiple warnings across various provinces, urging South Africans to prepare for extreme weather conditions. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) warns of cold temperatures, heavy rainfall, disruptive snow, and veld fire risks. This alert marks one of the most significant weather events of the winter.
Icy Temperatures Grip Several Provinces
A strong cold front has swept across the southern and central parts of the country. According to SAWS, Gauteng, Free State, Mpumalanga, and the North West will see morning frost and struggle to reach double digits for maximum daytime temperatures. In parts of the Free State and Northern Cape, overnight lows may drop to -4°C or even lower. Authorities urge residents to take precautions, especially vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, and those without adequate shelter.
Rainfall Warning for Western and Eastern Cape
Forecasters predict heavy rainfall along the southwestern coast, especially in the Cape Town metro, Overberg, Garden Route, and parts of the Eastern Cape. Local authorities warn that low-lying areas, particularly informal settlements and flood-prone roads, may experience localised flooding. Motorists should exercise caution, as reduced visibility, slippery roads, and flooding could create hazardous driving conditions.
Snowfall Predicted Over High-Lying Areas
The SA weather alert also includes snowfall forecasts for the Southern Drakensberg, Sneeuberg mountains, and Lesotho border areas. Moderate to heavy snowfall could disrupt travel on mountain passes such as Naude’s Nek, Barkly Pass, and the Swartberg Pass.Farmers and rural residents are advised to secure livestock and prepare for isolated conditions in mountainous areas.
Veld Fire Warning for the Northern Provinces
In stark contrast to the wet and snowy regions, parts of the Limpopo, Northern Cape, and Mpumalanga Lowveld face high fire danger conditions due to dry vegetation, low humidity, and strong winds.The public is strongly urged to avoid open flames, burning rubbish, or discarding cigarette butts outdoors, as conditions are ripe for the rapid spread of veld fires.
Disruption Risks and Safety Measures
The multi-hazard SA weather alert could disrupt:Electricity supply due to falling trees or snow-covered power linesPublic transport delays, especially in snow-affected and flooded regionsAgricultural operations, especially in the livestock and crop-farming sectorsSchool attendance, with some rural schools likely to be inaccessible
SAWS recommends the following safety measures:Dress warmly and layer clothing to prevent hypothermiaAvoid travel in snow-affected or flooded regions unless necessaryFollow updates from local disaster management and weather authoritiesAvoid lighting fires in windy, dry areas
SAWS Urges Vigilance
With a combination of rain, snow, extreme cold, and fire danger, this 25 June 2025 SA weather alert is a timely reminder of South Africa’s diverse and sometimes dangerous climate.Keep track of the latest updates on the SAWS website, emergency broadcasts, and verified social media accounts to stay informed and safe.
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