Today's weather: Showers and thundershowers expected
South Africans can expect a partly cloudy and warm Tuesday across much of the country, with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers developing over the central and eastern parts by the afternoon. Most regions will see mild spring warmth, hot conditions persist in the Northern Cape and interior, and humid weather continues along the east coast.
Overview
Morning: Mostly fine and warm across the interior, cooler in the southern coastal regions.
Afternoon: Isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers expected over the central and eastern provinces, including parts of Gauteng, Free State, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.
Western parts: Remaining dry and hot, particularly in the Northern Cape.
Southern coast: Partly cloudy and cool, with light onshore winds.
City forecasts
Pretoria: Cloudy with scattered showers and thundershowers, reaching 20°C after a 15°C start.
Johannesburg: Cooler and unsettled with isolated showers, 18°C high and 15°C low.
Cape Town: Warm and partly cloudy at 25°C, cooling to 15°C overnight.
Durban: Hot and humid with a high of 31°C, morning low of 19°C, and a slight chance of coastal showers.
Bloemfontein: Warm and cloudy with possible afternoon thundershowers, 28°C and low of 14°C.
Polokwane: Partly cloudy and warm at 25°C, dropping to 14°C at night.
Upington: Scorching at 35°C with light winds, overnight low of 18°C.
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth): Cooler with scattered clouds, 22°C high and 12°C low.
East London: Mild and breezy at 22°C, dipping to 13°C overnight.
Weather alerts
Isolated to scattered thundershowers expected over the central and eastern parts of the country. Be on high alert for lightning, brief downpours, and gusty winds. Hot and dry conditions persist in the Northern Cape, increasing the risk of veld fires.
Tuesday brings a typical early-November mix of warmth, humidity, and afternoon storms. The central and eastern provinces will see scattered thundershowers, while the west stays dry and hot. Coastal cities such as Durban remain humid, while Cape Town and Gqeberha enjoy milder, partly cloudy conditions. Residents in storm-prone areas are advised to take precautions during afternoon thunderstorms and monitor local weather alerts.
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