Severe thunderstorm warning for KwaZulu-Natal
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The South African Weather Service warned on 19 October 2026 of severe thunderstorms over most of KwaZulu-Natal, except the south coast and the adjacent interior (SAWS).
The same bulletin set a yellow level 2 warning for damaging winds over the eastern Free State and the western and eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal until Tuesday morning. A further yellow level 2 warning covers damaging winds and waves along the KwaZulu-Natal coast until Tuesday morning (SAWS).
Where is the fire danger high on 19 October 2026?
The Weather Service expects extremely high fire danger over northern KwaZulu-Natal, the eastern Free State, the eastern North West, northern Gauteng, and the central and south-western parts of Limpopo (SAWS).
Is there a heatwave in South Africa today?
Yes, in places. The advisory is for a heatwave over the Mpumalanga Highveld, the southern Mpumalanga Lowveld, and the south-western Bushveld of Limpopo (SAWS).
What is the weather in Gauteng on 19 October 2026?
Partly cloudy and warm, with isolated afternoon showers and thundershowers in the extreme south. It will be hot in places in the north. The expected UVB sunburn index is high (SAWS).
FAQ
Where is the thunderstorm warning on 19 October 2026?
Over most of KwaZulu-Natal, except the south coast and the adjacent interior. It is a yellow level 2 warning from the South African Weather Service.
Until when do the damaging winds last?
Until Tuesday morning, 20 October 2026, over the eastern Free State and parts of KwaZulu-Natal, and along the KwaZulu-Natal coast (SAWS).
Where is the fire danger extremely high?
Northern KwaZulu-Natal, the eastern Free State, the eastern North West, northern Gauteng, and central and south-western Limpopo (SAWS).