03/06/2026
⚠️ SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE
Severe weather continues, with the rest of the country also facing possible rainfall but guaranteed cold as the cold frontal system begins moving out of the country tomorrow. South Africa faces persistent, disruptive conditions as heavy rainfall threatens high-level flooding, road closures, and mudslides across the Eastern Cape and Western Cape, while a cold advisory brings plunging temperatures, windy conditions, and light snowfall to the high-lying areas of the Northern Cape and Eastern Cape. Most northern provinces remain partly cloudy to cool, while the central and southern interior face intense, cold, and wet conditions. Strong coastal winds and damaging waves are creating perilous navigation conditions along the southern coastline.
Freezing temperatures, heavy rain, and lashing winds will severely impact daily life, so everyone must take immediate precautions. For farmers, the bitter cold and icy snowfall threaten vulnerable livestock and crops, requiring secure indoor shelter and extra feed to prevent loss. Logistics and transport companies must prepare for major supply chain disruptions as flooded roads, submerged bridges, and mudslides block key shipping routes and create treacherous driving conditions. Travelers, tourists, and commuters should avoid non-essential road trips, watch out for fast-moving rivers that can easily sweep vehicles away, and expect sudden cancellations of outdoor tours or flights. Mariners and small vessel operators face dangerous, high-risk sea navigation with waves that can swamp boats, meaning all small watercraft should remain safely in port. For families and people with pets, domestic animals must be brought inside or kept in warm, dry enclosures away from the biting wind to prevent hypothermia.
For the rest of the week, dress in heavy, wind-resistant layers, thick sweaters, waterproof jackets, beanies, and gloves to combat the extreme chill. Because electricity networks often experience strain or outages during severe storms, many households will rely on alternative heating. Never leave open fires, paraffin stoves, gas heaters, or candles unattended, and ensure charcoal braziers are used only in well-ventilated spaces to avoid deadly carbon monoxide poisoning.
EASTERN CAPE
Potential for cloudy and cold to very cold conditions with widespread showers and thundershowers, accompanied by strong coastal winds and snowfall over northern high-lying areas.
Orange Level 9: Severe flooding of roads and bridges, life-threatening fast-moving rivers, and major road closures could occur on the South Coast up to East London.
Orange Level 5: Flooding, displaced settlements, mudslides, and danger to life are possible between East London and Morgan Bay.
Yellow Level 2: Localised road flooding might develop in the central, western, and eastern interior.
Yellow Level 2: Disruptive snow leading to icy roads and traffic disruptions is possible in northern high-lying areas.
Yellow Level 2 (Coastal): Damaging waves leading to navigation difficulty and risk to small vessels are possible between Plettenberg Bay and East London.
WESTERN CAPE
Potential for cloudy and cold conditions, becoming very cold in the Central Karoo, with isolated to scattered showers and rain, becoming widespread in the east. Strong coastal winds and light mountain snow expected.
Orange Level 9: Heavy flooding of roads and bridges, life-threatening fast rivers, and major road closures could impact the eastern Garden Route.
Yellow Level 4: Flooding of settlements, roads, and bridges is possible in the eastern parts, excluding extreme south-eastern areas.
Yellow Level 4 (Coastal): Dangerous wind and waves leading to navigation difficulty and risk to small vessels are possible between Cape Point and Plettenberg Bay.
Yellow Level 2: Localised road flooding might impact Theewaterskloof and Langeberg.
NORTHERN CAPE
Potential for cloudy, windy, and cold to very cold conditions with isolated showers and thundershowers, and light snowfall over southern high-lying areas.
GAUTENG
Potential for cloudy and cool conditions with isolated showers and thundershowers.
MPUMALANGA
Potential for morning fog over the Lowveld, otherwise partly cloudy and cool with isolated showers and thundershowers, and warm conditions in the Lowveld.
LIMPOPO
Potential for partly cloudy conditions in the south-west, otherwise fine and cool to warm.
NORTH-WEST PROVINCE
Potential for cloudy, windy, and cold to cool conditions with isolated showers and thundershowers.
FREE STATE
Potential for cloudy, windy, and cold to very cold conditions with scattered showers and thundershowers, isolated in the south-west.
KWAZULU-NATAL
Potential for morning interior fog, otherwise cloudy and cold to cool, with widespread showers and thundershowers, scattered in the north. Warm conditions in the north-east.
