Weather today across South Africa signals the beginning of July with typical mid-winter contrasts.
Weather warnings issued for Tuesday, 1 July 2025
While large portions of the country will experience dry, crisp, and stable conditions, two key areas—the western interior of the Northern Cape and parts of the Western Cape—are under cautionary weather alerts.
The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 1 warning for damaging wind and declared extremely high fire danger conditions in specific municipalities.
The Yellow Level 1 warning for damaging wind is in effect for the western interior of the Northern Cape. This advisory indicates a low probability of minor impacts, but residents should remain cautious.
Gusty winds could lead to isolated damage to infrastructure, particularly in vulnerable informal settlements, and pose a risk of runaway fires.
Transport disruptions and visibility reduction in open areas are additional concerns in these wind-prone zones.
Furthermore, extremely high fire danger conditions are forecast for Beaufort West and Prince Albert municipalities in the Western Cape, as well as the Kareeberg municipality in the Northern Cape.
These conditions indicate an increased likelihood of fast-spreading vegetation fires, particularly in areas where dryness and gusty winds coincide. Communities and landowners are advised to avoid open flames and remain alert for signs of fire ignition or spread.
- Yellow Level 1 Warning for Damaging Wind: Affects the western interior of the Northern Cape. Possible localised damage and fire risk due to strong gusts.
- Fire Danger Warnings: Extremely high risk in Beaufort West, Prince Albert (Western Cape), and Kareeberg (Northern Cape). No open fires advised.
- No advisories or additional alerts beyond the listed warnings.
Elsewhere, winter’s grip remains firm but manageable. Inland cities like Bloemfontein (-1°C/19°C), Johannesburg (4°C/18°C), and Pretoria (4°C/19°C) are forecast to experience chilly mornings with pleasantly cool afternoons.
Coastal regions will see warmer maxima, with Gqeberha expected to reach 26°C and Richards Bay 25°C.
Cape Town may experience light rain in the evening, while other cities like George and East London will enjoy dry conditions.
Seasonal trends continue to hold, with above-normal temperatures expected across most regions this winter.
However, below-normal rainfall and cooler anomalies are predicted for the southern coastal areas .