Here’s a comprehensive outlook on the South Africa weather forecast for Tuesday, 21 May 2024.
Weather warnings and advisories to take note of on Tuesday, 21 May 2024
According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), the following weather warnings have been issued for Tuesday, 21 May 2024:
- Yellow Level 2 Warning: Damaging waves are expected between Saldanha Bay and Cape Agulhas, posing risks to coastal users and navigation.
- Fire Danger Warnings: Extremely high fire danger conditions are anticipated over the Beaufort West Municipality in the Western Cape, the central and western parts of the Eastern Cape, and the central parts of the Northern Cape.
Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg forecast: Here’s what to expect on Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Cape Town
On Tuesday, 21 May 2024, Cape Town will experience cloudy skies throughout the day with a high temperature of 21°C and a low of 13°C. Wind speeds will be around 6 to 7 metres per second, coming from the south.
Precipitation is expected to be minimal, with only 0.3 mm of rain.
Durban
On Tuesday, 21 May 2024, Durban is expected to experience clear skies throughout the day with no precipitation. The temperature will range from a minimum of 17°C in the early morning to a maximum of 27°C in the afternoon.
Winds will be moderate, blowing from the northeast at approximately 10 metres per second.
Johannesburg
On Tuesday, 21 May 2024, Johannesburg is expected to experience clear and sunny weather throughout the day. The temperature will range from a low of 15°C in the early morning to a high of 23°C in the afternoon, with wind speeds around 5 km/h from the southeast.
Humidity levels will be moderate, ranging from 34% to 45%, and there is no significant chance of precipitation.
South Africa weather forecast: Here’s what to expect on Tuesday, 21 May 2024
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The SAWS forecast for each province on Tuesday, 21 May 2024, indicates varied weather conditions across South Africa:
Gauteng:
- Fine and warm weather.
- UVB Sunburn Index: Very High.
Mpumalanga:
- Morning fog patches along the escarpment, otherwise fine and cool to warm. Partly cloudy in places over the Lowveld.
Limpopo:
- Morning fog patches along the southern escarpment, otherwise partly cloudy and cool to warm, but fine in the west.
North-West Province:
- Fine and warm.
Free State:
- Fine and warm.
Northern Cape:
- Morning fog along the coast and adjacent interior, otherwise fine and cool to warm, with hot conditions in some north-central areas.
- Coastal winds: Light to moderate south-easterly.
Western Cape:
- Morning fog along the south coast and adjacent interior, otherwise fine and cool to warm, with cloudy conditions at times over the southern and western parts.
- Coastal winds: Moderate to fresh north-westerly, becoming light to moderate south-westerly by the afternoon.
- UVB Sunburn Index: Low.
Western Half of the Eastern Cape:
- Fine and warm to hot, cool along the coast with evening cloudiness.
- Coastal winds: Moderate north-westerly east of Algoa Bay initially, becoming light to moderate south-westerly.
Eastern Half of the Eastern Cape:
- Fine and warm to hot, cool in places north of the escarpment.
- Coastal winds: Light to moderate north-easterly north of East London, turning south-westerly by the afternoon.
KwaZulu-Natal:
- Morning fog in the extreme north, otherwise fine and warm.
- Coastal winds: Moderate to fresh northerly to north-easterly, strong in places.
- UVB Sunburn Index: Extreme.
We will continue to update this report as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for the latest weather news and advisories.
