South Africa is set to see some HOT days ahead, with at least a dozen areas reaching high temperatures of more than 40°C.
We may only be a few days into October, but our first post-winter temperatures of 40°C have been forecast in several provinces. In two of the next four days, the heat is set to intensify beyond any uncomfortable measure – affecting millions of South Africans in the process.
TEMPERATURES SET TO SOAR IN SOUTH AFRICA, WITH 40°C PREDICTED
On Tuesday, dry and boiling hot conditions will besiege several provinces. Between midday and late afternoon, temperatures will reach their peak – before a near-identical repeat takes place on Thursday. Things will, however, cool down as we head into next weekend.
Some preliminary readings from Ventusky even predict that temperatures could rise to a sweltering 45°C in rural parts of KZN this week. However, that’s not exactly set in stone, and 40°C remains the more realistic forecast for our hot-spots in question.
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LATEST WEATHER FORECAST AND UPDATES FOR TUESDAY 4 OCTOBER:
The provinces of North West and Limpopo will be at the mercy of the highest temperatures coming our way on Tuesday. In Gauteng, northern regions of the province – and specifically Mont Lorraine – will experience peaks of 37°C in the afternoon.
The following locations are forecast to reach temperatures of 40°C or more on this date:
- Abbey, Northern Cape
- Marble Hall, Limpopo
- Mmantserre, North West
- Musina/Beitbridge, Limpopo
- Uitkyk, North West
- Sesobe, North West
LATEST WEATHER FORECAST AND UPDATES FOR THURSDAY 6 OCTOBER:
On Thursday, KZN enters the chat. The province will join regions in the north-east, as thermometers rise to unbearable levels. Although Gauteng is on for a slightly cooler day, the mercury will still be pushing the 34°Cmark in Johannesburg and Pretoria.
The following locations are forecast to reach temperatures of 40°C or more on this date:
- Ezidulu, KZN
- Kamhlushwa, Mpumalanga
- KwaMayakazi, KZN
- Musina/Beitbridge, Limpopo
- Phalaborwa, Limpopo
- Tugela Ferry, KZN
By: Tom Head
