Severe Thunderstorms Expected in Parts of South Africa Today

South Africans can expect severe thunderstorms in parts of the country today, April 9, 2026, according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS). The weather forecast indicates a mix of partly cloudy, warm, and hot conditions across the nine provinces, with isolated showers and thundershowers expected in some areas.

Provincial Weather Forecast:

• Gauteng: Partly cloudy and warm, with a high UVB Sunburn Index.
• Mpumalanga: Cloudy in the morning with fog patches, partly cloudy and cool to warm with morning drizzle in the east.
• Limpopo: Cloudy in the morning with fog patches, partly cloudy and warm with morning drizzle in the east.
• North West: Partly cloudy and cool to warm.
• Free State: Partly cloudy and cool to warm with isolated showers and thundershowers.
• Northern Cape: Very hot along the coast, partly cloudy and warm to hot with isolated showers and thundershowers.
• Western Cape: Partly cloudy to cloudy and warm to hot, with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers.
• Eastern Cape: Cloudy and warm to hot with scattered thundershowers.
• KwaZulu-Natal: Morning fog over the interior, partly cloudy and warm with isolated showers and thundershowers.

• Yellow Level 2 Warning for Severe Thunderstorms in the southern parts of the Northern Cape.
• Extremely high fire danger conditions expected over Swartland, Bergrivier, Drakenstein, and Beaufort West municipalities in the Western Cape.

• Gauteng: High UVB Sunburn Index.
• Western Cape: Very High UVB Sunburn Index.
• KwaZulu-Natal: Moderate UVB Sunburn Index.

Residents and visitors are advised to take necessary precautions against the heat and potential thunderstorms. Stay informed about local weather conditions and follow instructions from authorities.

The SAWS has issued impact-based warnings, and it’s essential to stay updated on the latest weather forecasts and alerts.