Severe thunderstorms with heavy downpours, hail and flooding are expected over most of KwaZulu-Natal, except the north-east, from 12:00 to 23:59 under a Level 4 warning, with a Level 2 warning for parts of the Eastern Cape and south-eastern Mpumalanga. Tzaneen, Thohoyandou and Musina are the hottest at 36°C, while East London and Mthatha are the wettest with an 80% chance of rain. A heat wave holds over the Mpumalanga Highveld, northern Gauteng and the Chris Hani and Alfred Nzo districts, and fire danger is extremely high in parts of the Northern Cape, Free State and North West.

Weather warnings for Sunday 1 November

SAWS has 3 weather warnings in force for Sunday, the highest warning level 10 for veld fire conditions. Tap a warning to see the areas and what to do.

Red level 10Veld Fire ConditionsWherePostmasburg, De Aar, Schweizer-Reneke, Mafikeng + 31 moreWhenSun 09:00 to 17:59Areas: Postmasburg, De Aar, Schweizer-Reneke, Mafikeng, Griquastad, Hoopstad, Groblershoop, Ratlou, Prieska, Kathu, Augrabies Falls, Frankfort, Warrenton, Bloemhof, Hopetown, Bloemfontein Airport, Fauresmith, Kimberley, Hotazel, Sasolburg, Brandfort, Daniëlskuil, Tosca, Upington, Van Reenen, Petrusville, Dealesville, Kuruman, Vryburg, Taung and 5 more.
  • Conditions are such that the FDI index is above 75. Under these conditions fires may develop and spread rapidly resulting in damage to property and possible loss of human and/or animal life.
What to do: All personnel and equipment should be removed from the field. Fire teams, labour and equipment are to be placed on full stand-by. At first sign of smoke, every possible measure should be taken in order to bring the fire under control in the shortest possible time. All available aircraft are to be called for without delay.Yellow level 4Severe ThunderstormsWhereEscourt, Ekuvukeni, Ladysmith, Dannhauser + 36 moreWhenSun 12:00 to 23:59Areas: Escourt, Ekuvukeni, Ladysmith, Dannhauser, Underberg, Paulpietersburg, Utrecht, Dundee, King Shaka Airport, Kokstad, Impendle, Donnybrook, Abaqulusi, Goodhom, Stanger, Mandini, Maphumulo, Camperdown, Giants Castle, Mooi River, Pomeroy, Melmoth, Ndwedwe, Newcastle, Nkandla, Nqutu, Royal National Park, Margate, Richmond, Pietermaritzburg and 10 more.
  • Flooding of settlements, roads and bridges.
  • Damage to property and infrastructure.
  • Danger to life (fast flowing streams / deep water).
  • Falling trees blocking major roads
  • Poor driving conditions.
What to do: If possible stay indoors and off the roads, avoid crossing rivers and swollen streams where water is above your ankles. If trapped in a vehicle during a flood, abandon it and climb to higher ground. In buildings, move valuables to a safe place above the expected flood level. In rural areas move livestock to higher grounds. Take caution when traveling on roads which may be flooded.Yellow level 2Severe ThunderstormsWhereMatatiele, Mount Ayliff, Molteno, Queenstown + 1 moreWhenSun 11:00 to 23:59Areas: Matatiele, Mount Ayliff, Molteno, Queenstown, Libode.
  • Localised damage to settlements, property, temporary structures.
  • Localised disruption to power and communication supply.
  • Localised flooding of roads and low-lying bridges.
  • Loss of livestock and crops.
  • Danger to life.
What to do: If possible avoid traveling, stay indoors away from metal objects. Secure lose objects before thunderstorms start. Do not seek shelter under trees or tall objects. Do not cross flooded areas. Keep listening for updates.SAWS advisoryImpact-Based WarningsWhat2 items, tap to read
  • Yellow Level 4 Warning: Severe Thunderstorms accompanied by heavy downpours, hail and excessive lightning, resulting in flooding and damage to settlements and infrastructure, are expected over most parts of KwaZulu-Natal, except in the north-east.
  • Yellow Level 2 Warning: Severe Thunderstorms leading to localised damaged to settlements/property, localised flooding of roads and bridges, and localised disruption to power supply and communications, are expected in places over Joe Gqabi, Chris Hani, OR Tambo and Alfred Nzo district municipalities in the Eastern Cape, as well as over the extreme south-eastern parts of Mpumalanga.
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  • Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over the central and eastern parts of Northern Cape, parts of Free State, as well as central and western parts of North West.
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  • A Heat wave with persistently high temperatures is expected in places over Chris Hani and Alfred Nzo district municipalities of the Eastern Cape, as well as the Highveld and parts of the escarpment of Mpumalanga and the northern parts of Gauteng, where it will persist until Monday (02/11/2026).
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Weather today by province, Sunday 1 November

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Each province lists its main towns with today’s sky, low and high, rain chance and wind; every province starts closed, tap one to open it. Tide times are inside Western Cape, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. Today Johannesburg peaks at 32°C.

Gauteng

Johannesburg, Pretoria, Soweto, VereenigingPretoria peaks at 33°C after a 15°C start, with Johannesburg, Soweto and Vereeniging at 32°C. There is a 30% chance of showers and thundershowers, and heat wave conditions in the north.Johannesburg todayRain, storms32°14°30%WNW 10 km/hTap for cities and townsTap to close Gauteng

Towns today

TownWeatherLoHiRainWind km/hJohannesburgRain, storms14°32°30%WNW 10PretoriaRain, storms15°33°30%W 10SowetoRain, storms14°32°30%WNW 10VereenigingRain, storms15°32°30%NW 10

Western Cape

Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Paarl, George · tidesA dry day under high cloud for Cape Town at 22°C, Stellenbosch at 23°C and Paarl at 24°C. George is cooler at 19°C with a 30% chance of slight rain.Cape Town todayHigh cloud22°15°0%SSE 20 km/hTap for cities and townsTap to close Western Cape

Towns today

TownWeatherLoHiRainWind km/hCape TownHigh cloud15°22°0%SSE 20StellenboschHigh cloud13°23°0%SSE 10PaarlHigh cloud15°24°0%SE 10GeorgeSlight rain16°19°30%SSW 10

Tides: Cape Town

DayLow tideHigh tideSun 1 Nov01:30, 14:3807:59, 20:38

Mpumalanga and Limpopo next today: Mbombela reaches 35°C and Polokwane reaches 34°C.

Mpumalanga

Mbombela, eMalahleni, ErmeloMbombela climbs to 35°C, eMalahleni and Ermelo to 33°C, with a 60% chance of thundershowers and heat wave conditions on the Highveld. The extreme south-east is under a Level 2 severe thunderstorm warning.Mbombela todayRain, storms35°15°60%NE 10 km/hTap for cities and townsTap to close Mpumalanga

Towns today

TownWeatherLoHiRainWind km/hMbombelaRain, storms15°35°60%NE 10eMalahleniRain, storms15°33°60%NW 10ErmeloRain, storms13°33°60%WNW 10

Limpopo

Polokwane, Tzaneen, Thohoyandou, MusinaTzaneen, Thohoyandou and Musina reach 36°C under mostly clear to partly cloudy skies and stay dry. Polokwane hits 34°C with a 30% chance of thundershowers.Polokwane todayRain, storms34°17°30%NE 10 km/hTap for cities and townsTap to close Limpopo

Towns today

TownWeatherLoHiRainWind km/hPolokwaneRain, storms17°34°30%NE 10TzaneenPartly cloudy18°36°0%E 5ThohoyandouMostly clear16°36°0%ENE 5MusinaMostly clear18°36°0%ENE 10

North West and Free State follow today: Mahikeng reaches 35°C and Bloemfontein reaches 28°C.

North West

Mahikeng, Rustenburg, Potchefstroom, KlerksdorpMahikeng and Schweizer-Reneke are under a Level 10 veld fire warning from 09:00 to 17:59. Rustenburg, Klerksdorp and Mahikeng reach 35°C and Potchefstroom 34°C, with a 30% chance of thundershowers.Mahikeng todayRain, storms35°19°30%NNE 10 km/hTap for cities and townsTap to close North West

Towns today

TownWeatherLoHiRainWind km/hMahikengRain, storms19°35°30%NNE 10RustenburgRain, storms16°35°30%NW 10PotchefstroomRain, storms17°34°30%NNW 15KlerksdorpRain, storms18°35°30%NNW 10

Free State

Bloemfontein, Bethlehem, KroonstadHoopstad has a Level 10 veld fire warning from 09:00 to 17:59. Kroonstad tops out at 31°C, Bloemfontein and Bethlehem at 28°C, with a 30% chance of thundershowers.Bloemfontein todayRain, storms28°17°30%WNW 15 km/hTap for cities and townsTap to close Free State

Towns today

TownWeatherLoHiRainWind km/hBloemfonteinRain, storms17°28°30%WNW 15BethlehemRain, storms13°28°30%W 15KroonstadRain, storms18°31°30%W 10

Northern Cape, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal close the list today: Kimberley reaches 32°C, Gqeberha reaches 21°C and Durban reaches 27°C.

Northern Cape

Kimberley, Upington, Springbok, De Aar · tidesPostmasburg, Griquastad and De Aar are under a Level 10 veld fire warning from 09:00. Upington hits 34°C and Kimberley 32°C with a 30% shower chance, while Springbok stays dry at 25°C.Kimberley todayRain showers32°19°30%WNW 15 km/hTap for cities and townsTap to close Northern Cape

Towns today

TownWeatherLoHiRainWind km/hKimberleyRain showers19°32°30%WNW 15UpingtonRain showers19°34°30%SW 10SpringbokHigh cloud14°25°0%SW 15De AarRain showers18°33°30%W 15

Tides: Port Nolloth (modelled)

DayLow tideHigh tideSun 1 Nov00:54, 13:5007:20, 20:03

Eastern Cape

Gqeberha, East London, Mthatha, Queenstown · tidesA Level 2 storm warning covers Queenstown, Molteno, Matatiele, Mount Ayliff and Libode from 11:00 to 23:59. East London and Mthatha have an 80% chance of rain at 22°C and 23°C, with Queenstown at 25°C and Gqeberha at 21°C.Gqeberha todayRain showers21°18°60%S 15 km/hTap for cities and townsTap to close Eastern Cape

Towns today

TownWeatherLoHiRainWind km/hGqeberhaRain showers18°21°60%S 15East LondonRain showers18°22°80%WSW 15MthathaRain showers18°23°80%SSE 10QueenstownRain, storms16°25°60%SSE 10

Tides: Gqeberha

DayLow tideHigh tideSun 1 Nov01:18, 14:0808:04, 20:35

Tides: East London

DayLow tideHigh tideSun 1 Nov01:20, 14:1108:03, 20:36

KwaZulu-Natal

Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay, Newcastle · tidesSevere thunderstorms at Level 4 are expected for Ladysmith, Estcourt, Dannhauser, Ekuvukeni, Underberg and Paulpietersburg from 12:00 to 23:59. Richards Bay hits 33°C, Newcastle 32°C and Durban 27°C, with a 60% chance of thundershowers in most towns.Durban todayRain, storms27°20°60%S 15 km/hTap for cities and townsTap to close KwaZulu-Natal

Towns today

TownWeatherLoHiRainWind km/hDurbanRain, storms20°27°60%S 15PietermaritzburgRain, storms16°28°60%S 10Richards BayRain, storms18°33°30%N 5NewcastleRain, storms15°32°60%WNW 5

Tides: Durban

DayLow tideHigh tideSun 1 Nov01:19, 14:0407:50, 20:12

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