Here’s a comprehensive outlook on the South Africa weather forecast for Thursday, 8 February 2024
Weather warnings and advisories to take note of on Thursday, 8 February 2024
Severe weather alerts:
- Thunderstorms on the Radar: A yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms is out, expecting heavy downpours, gusty winds, a hail party, and a light show courtesy of excessive lightning. This spectacle is set to unfold over the Highveld and escarpment areas of Mpumalanga and the extreme southern parts of Limpopo. Keep those umbrellas close and maybe stay indoors if you can!
- Fire Danger Warnings: Meanwhile, the thrill of the grill is a no-go in places over the Free State and North West, the central and northern parts of the Northern Cape, and the south-western Bushveld of Limpopo with extremely high fire danger conditions predicted. Perhaps a good day to test those indoor recipes?
- Heatwave Advisory: The heatwave continues its tour with persistently high temperatures expected in places across Gauteng, the western Bushveld of Limpopo, the western Highveld of Mpumalanga, the central and eastern parts of the North West, and the north-eastern parts of the Free State. Stay hydrated and remember, sunscreen is your best friend!
South Africa weather forecast: Here’s what to expect on Thursday, 8 February 2024
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- Gauteng: It’s going to be fine and hot, with the north feeling the heat a bit more intensely. Partly cloudy skies roll in by the afternoon with isolated evening thundershowers.
- Mpumalanga and Limpopo: Expect a cloudy morning along the escarpment with morning fog patches. The day warms up to scattered showers and thundershowers by afternoon, especially along the escarpment and eastern Highveld.
- North-West Province and Free State: The day starts fine and warms up to hot, with isolated showers and thundershowers popping up by evening.
- Northern Cape: A mix of partly cloudy and fine conditions, warming up as the day progresses.
- Western Cape: The south coast wakes up to cloudy skies with light rain in the morning, clearing up from the north in the afternoon.
- Eastern Cape: A cloudy start makes way for partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures across the province.
- KwaZulu-Natal: Morning fog patches give way to a day ranging from cool to warm, with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers, especially in the west.
UVB Sunburn Index:
- Gauteng & Western Cape: The sun isn’t playing around, with an extreme UVB sunburn index. So, lather up with that SPF.
- KwaZulu-Natal: The index is high, so keep that sunscreen handy and seek shade when you can.
We will continue to update this report as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for the latest weather news and advisories.
