As South Africa heads into Friday, 27 June 2025, the final effects of a prolonged and intense cold front continue to reverberate across the country.
Weather warnings issued for Friday, 27 June 2025
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued several impact-based warnings, signalling ongoing hazards primarily along the eastern and southern coastlines and the mountainous regions of the Eastern Cape.
The weather today remains perilous, with significant risks to maritime safety, rural infrastructure, and agricultural operations.
A Yellow Level 2 warning has been issued for damaging waves along the coast from Plettenberg Bay to Cape Vidal.
This indicates a moderate risk of damage to coastal infrastructure and possible interruptions to beachfront activities due to high sea swells. These conditions remain particularly hazardous for small craft and coastal operations, as wave heights may pose navigational challenges and elevate the risk of structural damage along the shoreline.
Mariners and residents along the coast between Plettenberg Bay and Kosi Bay are further cautioned under a Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging coastal winds.
These winds may lead to localised disruption of harbour operations, with small vessels at risk of taking on water or capsizing.
The wind conditions may also cause difficulty for boats navigating the affected marine zones, necessitating heightened vigilance.
Inland, the Eastern Cape continues to grapple with the lingering impacts of the cold front. A Yellow Level 1 warning for disruptive snow has been maintained over the Senqu and Elundini Local Municipalities.
Morning snowfall, though moderate, may lead to icy road conditions, impacting traffic flow and posing a threat to livestock and crops.
Accumulations are expected to range between 1 and 5 centimetres in higher elevations, particularly where overnight temperatures plummet below freezing.
SAWS has also issued advisories for ongoing very cold and windy conditions across large swathes of the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, the southern Northern Cape, and parts of the Free State.
The combination of persistent cold air and strong winds may exacerbate the chill factor, with further stress placed on livestock and vulnerable communities. Although no fire danger warnings have been issued for today, the adverse weather conditions require continued public caution.
With hazardous coastal conditions and inland snowfall still posing risks, residents are urged to remain attentive to updates and to exercise appropriate safety measures.