Weather alert: Fine and warm conditions across most provinces | The Citizen

The South African Weather Service (Saws) has warned that extremely high fire danger conditions are expected in places in the Northern Cape. Meanwhile, Gauteng, Free State and North West will have fine and warm weather, while Limpopo and Mpumalanga Lowveld will be hot in places.

Meanwhile, the weather service has released its latest weather forecast for Thursday, 20 August 2026.

Weather forecast for today & tomorrow: Partly cloudy conditions are expected along the east coast and into the southern parts of the RSA, with isolated showers possible along the coastal areas of KZN and into the adjacent interior as well as drizzle in Mpumalanga. #saws pic.twitter.com/Vf7JgjPnyx— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) August 18, 2026

The weather service has warned that extremely high fire danger conditions are expected in places over the Tsantsabane and Gamagara Local Municipalities of the Northern Cape.

Here’s what to expect in your province on Thursday, 20 August 2026:

Mpumalanga residents can expect partly cloudy conditions in the east; otherwise, it will be fine and warm. It will be hot in places in the Lowveld.

The day will start with morning fog in the west; otherwise, it will be fine and warm, but hot in places.

Western Cape residents can expect fog patches over the north-eastern parts; otherwise, the conditions will be fine but partly cloudy along the south.

The region’s expected UVB sunburn index is “very high”.

Residents should take the necessary precautions against prolonged sun exposure.

The day will be cloudy in places at first; otherwise, it will be partly cloudy and cool.

The day will be cloudy in places at first; otherwise, it will be partly cloudy and cool.

Residents of KwaZulu-Natal can expect evening fog over the western and southern interiors; otherwise, the weather will be partly cloudy and cool to warm. Isolated showers and rain are expected along the south coast and adjacent interior.