The weather across South Africa on Saturday, 6 September 2025, is marked by partly cloudy to overcast skies in many regions, with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers expected, particularly in the eastern provinces.
Fine and dry conditions will prevail in the west. However, the South African Weather Service has issued a cautionary Yellow Level 1 warning for north-western KwaZulu-Natal and a fire danger alert for parts of Limpopo and North West.
Weather warnings issued for Saturday, 6 September 2025
- Yellow Level 1 Warning
- Location: North-western KwaZulu-Natal
- Threat: Strong winds, hail, and excessive lightning pose risks of:
- Localised fire incidents
- Damage to vehicles
- Structural damage to informal and formal settlements
- Explanation: A Level 1 warning signals potentially disruptive weather conditions. While the impacts may be limited and localised, precautions are advised for residents in areas such as Richards Bay (23°C) and Pietermaritzburg (18°C).
- Extremely High Fire Danger Conditions
- Regions Affected:
- Western Limpopo and Limpopo Valley, including Polokwane (28°C)
- Eastern parts of North West, including Mahikeng (28°C) and Vryburg (27°C)
- Explanation: These conditions imply a significant risk of runaway veld fires due to hot, dry, and windy weather. Residents are urged to avoid open flames and report wildfires promptly.
- Regions Affected:
Regional weather overview
- Gauteng and Highveld: Partly cloudy with isolated afternoon showers and thundershowers in Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Vereeniging.
- Limpopo and Mpumalanga: Scattered rainfall in Mbombela (26°C) and isolated thundershowers in Polokwane(28°C).
- Central and Western Interior: Dry and windy conditions prevail in Bloemfontein, Kimberley, and Upington, with a gradual increase in cloud cover by late afternoon.
- Eastern Cape and Coastal Belt: Light rain is expected early morning in East London, while Gqeberha and George will see gradual clearing.
- KwaZulu-Natal: Cloudy with scattered showers and thundershowers, especially in Durban, Pietermaritzburg, and Richards Bay. Risk of severe storms is highest in north-western areas.
