Severe thunderstorm warning for eastern parts of the country

Saturday, March 7, 2026
Weather map.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the wet weather is expected to shift eastward, affecting Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal.

SAWS has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms over Limpopo, Mpumalanga, parts of Gauteng and northeastern KwaZulu-Natal, with a warning for damaging waves along the eastern coastline. 

In these regions, hail, heavy downpours, strong winds and excessive lightning are likely. 

“Warnings may be upgraded if conditions intensify,” SAWS said.

Widespread showers and thundershowers are likely over northeastern Limpopo, eastern Mpumalanga and northeastern KwaZulu-Natal.

Scattered showers and thundershowers are expected across the rest of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, parts of KwaZulu-Natal and northeastern Gauteng. 

Isolated showers and thundershowers are possible over the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, parts of the Free State and North West.

SAWS said temperatures will remain mainly warm across the country. – SAnews.gov.za