SA Weather Alert: Partly Cloudy Skies With Isolated to Scattered Rain Across Central & Western Regions on Thursday, 26 June 2025

As South Africa braces for Thursday, 26 June 2025, residents across the provinces should prepare for varied weather conditions. These are marked by a strong cold front moving eastwards. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued several impact-based warnings. They highlight the need for caution due to cold, windy, and wet weather, especially in the central and western regions.

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Central and Western Provinces: Partly Cloudy With Rain and Showers

The central and western parts of the country will experience partly cloudy skies. These are accompanied by isolated to scattered rain and showers. Gauteng will see partly cloudy weather in the extreme south, with generally fine, windy, and cool conditions elsewhere. The UVB sunburn index remains high. Thus, residents should limit prolonged sun exposure despite the cooler temperatures.

Mpumalanga’s Highveld will be windy, with partly cloudy skies spreading to the escarpment by evening. Limpopo will have windy conditions in the west. Partly cloudy skies will move from the southwest to central areas later in the day. North West will be partly cloudy, windy, and cold to cool, with isolated showers and thundershowers in the south.

Free State and Northern Cape: Cold, Windy, and Rainy With Snow on High Ground

The Free State will face partly cloudy, windy, and cold to very cold weather. There will be isolated showers and thundershowers expected. The Northern Cape will be cloudy, windy, and cold, with isolated to scattered showers and rain. This is especially widespread in the southwest. Light snow is forecast for the high-lying areas, signalling the impact of the cold front.

Western Cape and Eastern Cape: Cold Front Brings Wind, Rain, and Snow

Western Cape residents should prepare for cool, cloudy, and windy weather with scattered showers along the coast. Inland areas will have isolated light showers. Light snowfall is expected over the northern high-lying areas. The Eastern Cape, particularly the western half, will experience similar conditions. Expect cold to very cold weather, scattered coastal showers, and light snowfalls in the northern high-lying regions.

The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has issued a warning about an imminent cold front. It is expected to impact the province from Thursday through Friday. Residents are urged to exercise extreme caution due to damaging winds and very low temperatures. The cold front may cause localized damage to settlements, power interruptions, and dangerous road conditions. Farmers should secure livestock and avoid unnecessary travel, especially across overflowing rivers and bridges.

KwaZulu-Natal: Fine to Partly Cloudy With Isolated Showers

KwaZulu-Natal will experience fine weather until mid-morning. Conditions will turn partly cloudy and cool in most areas, but warm along the eastern parts. Isolated showers and rain are expected from late afternoon. However, in northern areas, conditions will remain dry.

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Weather Warnings and Safety Precautions

SAWS has issued several impact-based warnings for Thursday, 26 June 2025:

• Yellow Level 2 warnings for damaging winds and waves along the Eastern Cape coast between Plettenberg Bay and East London, posing risks to small vessels and coastal infrastructure.
• Yellow Level 2 warnings for disruptive rainfall. This will lead to localized flooding in parts of the Western Cape, including Cederberg, City of Cape Town, and Cape Winelands.
• Yellow Level 1 warnings for disruptive snow. This will cause icy roads and potential livestock losses in northern high-lying areas of the Eastern Cape, particularly Senqu and Elundini municipalities.

Strong to gale-force winds are expected over the interior of the Eastern Cape on Wednesday and Thursday. Very rough seas and wave heights may reach up to 6 metres along the coast. These conditions may cause travel disruptions and power outages.

Stay Warm & Stay Safe

Thursday’s weather across South Africa will be dominated by a strong cold front. It will bring cold, windy, and wet conditions to many provinces. Central and western regions will see partly cloudy skies with scattered showers. Meanwhile, the southern and eastern provinces face cold fronts with snow on high ground and rough seas along the coast.

Residents should:

• Dress warmly and prepare for cold, wet weather, especially in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Northern Cape, and Western Cape.
• Exercise caution when travelling, particularly on icy or flooded roads.
• Secure livestock and property against strong winds and heavy rain.
• Avoid unnecessary travel near rivers and coastal areas affected by strong waves.

For ongoing updates and detailed warnings, visit the South African Weather Service website regularly. Staying informed will help communities manage the impact of this cold front safely.