SAWS warns of severe thunderstorms in Gauteng, Mpumalanga 

Friday, March 20, 2026

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms in the escarpment and Highveld of Mpumalanga, and the northern parts of Gauteng, for Friday.

“A high likelihood of minor impacts due to severe thunderstorms is expected over the central interior of Mpumalanga as well as the northern parts of Gauteng,” the weather service said.

These storms may result in localised flooding of low-lying areas (including bridges and roads) and damage to infrastructure and settlements due to strong, damaging winds.

There is a possibility of service disruption due to power surges/ disruptions.

Meanwhile, the extended weather forecast for Saturday and Sunday shows partly cloudy and cool to warm conditions with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers. -SAnews.gov.za