The weather across South Africa on Thursday, 7 August 2025, is expected to be characterised by overcast skies, widespread thundershowers, and cool to cold temperatures in several regions.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a high-impact warning for severe weather conditions over multiple provinces, especially in the northern and central interior.
Residents are urged to remain alert and prepare for potentially hazardous conditions, particularly in the afternoon and evening hours. Below-normal temperatures continue in some regions, in line with the broader seasonal forecast indicating sporadic cold snaps and heightened rainfall along the eastern coastline.
Weather warnings issued for Thursday, 7 August 2025
The weather service has issued the following warnings and advisories:
- Yellow Level 3 Warning: Severe Thunderstorms
- A high-impact warning has been issued for central and northern Gauteng, most of the Mpumalanga Highveld, and parts of Limpopo.
- These thunderstorms are expected to bring:
- Localised flooding in low-lying areas and roads.
- Travelling disruptions due to reduced visibility and slippery roads.
- Large amounts of small hail, potentially causing damage to vehicles, crops, and infrastructure.
- Wind damage to informal settlements and temporary structures.
- A Level 3 warning indicates a moderate to high likelihood of significant weather-related impacts. Residents in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Vereeniging, Mbombela, and Polokwane should take necessary precautions.
No fire danger warnings or additional advisories have been issued for today, but extremely cold conditions persist in elevated areas.
Regional Highlights
- Gauteng (Johannesburg, Pretoria, Vereeniging): Cloudy with widespread showers and thundershowers. Maximum temperatures around 15°C.
- Mpumalanga & Limpopo (Mbombela, Polokwane): Afternoon thundershowers and rain are expected, with temperatures peaking at 18–19°C.
- KwaZulu-Natal (Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay): Cloudy conditions with isolated rainfall. Temperatures remain moderate, around 16–20°C.
- Western Cape (Cape Town, George): Generally dry with partly cloudy skies and highs around 16°C.
- Eastern Cape (East London, Gqeberha): Showers easing, with partly cloudy skies later in the day.