The weather across South Africa on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, features partly cloudy skies with a widespread risk of thunderstorms and rain, especially in the eastern and central regions. Severe thunderstorm warnings remain in effect, particularly for parts of the Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Eastern Cape. Fire danger warnings also persist across the interior.
Weather warnings issued for Tuesday, 9 September 2025
- Yellow Level 4 Warning: Severe Thunderstorms
- Locations:
- Eastern and south-eastern parts of the Free State
- North-western KwaZulu-Natal
- Eastern parts of the Eastern Cape
- Threat: Severe thunderstorms may bring:
- Strong winds, hail, and excessive lightning
- Damage to infrastructure, vehicles, and settlements (including informal housing)
- Significant disruptions to travel and transport
- Explanation: A Level 4 alert signifies a high likelihood of severe and widespread impacts. Cities such as Bloemfontein (29°C), Durban (28°C), and East London (25°C) lie in or near the impacted zones.
- Locations:
- Extremely High Fire Danger Conditions
- Regions Affected: Central and northern parts of South Africa, including:
- Vryburg (30°C), Mahikeng (29°C), and Upington (32°C)
- Explanation: These areas face conditions conducive to fast-spreading fires due to dry and windy weather. The public should avoid open flames and remain vigilant.
- Regions Affected: Central and northern parts of South Africa, including:
General conditions
- Gauteng: Thunderstorms possible in Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Vereeniging, all experiencing highs around 27–28°C.
- Mpumalanga and Limpopo: Isolated storms in Mbombela (27°C), while Polokwane remains fine at 26°C.
- Free State and North West: Cloud cover and thunderstorm activity increase in the east. Winds are notable in areas such as Kimberley and Bloemfontein.
- Coastal provinces:
- Eastern Cape: Rain expected in East London, while Gqeberha and George remain partly cloudy.
- KwaZulu-Natal: Widespread thunderstorm risk in Durban, Richards Bay (30°C), and Pietermaritzburg.
- Western Cape: Cooler, stable weather persists, with Cape Town reaching 22°C under partly cloudy skies.