{"id":885806,"date":"2026-01-17T17:29:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T23:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/17\/weather-severe-storms-with-heavy-rain-to-hit-six-provinces\/"},"modified":"2026-01-17T17:29:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T23:29:17","slug":"weather-severe-storms-with-heavy-rain-to-hit-six-provinces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/17\/weather-severe-storms-with-heavy-rain-to-hit-six-provinces\/","title":{"rendered":"WEATHER: Severe storms with heavy RAIN to hit SIX provinces"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Struggling to decide what to wear? Here\u2019s what today\u2019s\u00a0weather<\/strong>\u00a0has in store for South Africa\u2019s nine provinces.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your daily weather, UVB forecast and temperature updates around South Africa.<\/p>\n

Weather conditions and UVB forecast<\/span><\/h2>\n

Gauteng<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Temperature:<\/strong> Partly cloudy and warm with scattered showers and thunder-showers.<\/p>\n

The expected UVB Sunburn Index:<\/strong> High<\/p>\n

DID YOU KNOW<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Where does Gauteng rank in size among South Africa\u2019s provinces?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gauteng\u00a0is the\u00a0smallest\u00a0<\/strong>of South Africa\u2019s nine provinces,\u00a0with an area of\u00a018 178 square kilometres<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Where does Gauteng rank in population among South Africa\u2019s provinces?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gauteng is the\u00a0biggest\u00a0<\/strong>in terms of population, with an estimated\u00a016 million<\/strong>\u00a0inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.<\/p>\n

What is the capital of Gauteng?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The administrative capital of the province is\u00a0Johannesburg<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>which is situated at\u00a025\u00b044\u203246\u2033S\u00a028\u00b011\u203217\u2033E<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Mpumalanga<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Temperature:<\/strong> Morning fog patches along the escarpment, otherwise cloudy and cool to warm, with scattered showers and thundershowers.<\/p>\n

DID YOU KNOW<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Where does Mpumalanga rank in size among South Africa\u2019s provinces?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mpumalanga\u00a0is the\u00a0second smallest<\/strong>\u00a0of South Africa\u2019s nine provinces,\u00a0with an area of 76 495 square kilometres.<\/p>\n

Where does Mpumalanga rank in population size among South Africa\u2019s provinces?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mpumalanga is the\u00a0sixth<\/strong>\u00a0most populous, with an estimated\u00a04.7 million<\/strong>\u00a0inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.<\/p>\n

What is the capital of Mpumalanga?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The capital and largest city in the province is\u00a0Mbombela<\/strong>\u00a0(formerly known as Nelspruit), which is situated at\u00a025\u00b027\u203257\u2033S\u00a030\u00b059\u203207\u2033E<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0daily weather forecast<\/a>\u00a0and temperature updates around South Africa.<\/p>\n

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Limpopo<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Temperature:<\/strong> Cloudy and warm with scattered showers and thundershowers, but isolated in extreme north.<\/p>\n

DID YOU KNOW<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Where does Limpopo rank in size among South Africa\u2019s provinces?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Limpopo\u00a0is the\u00a0fifth<\/strong>\u00a0largest of South Africa\u2019s nine provinces,\u00a0with an area of 125 754 square kilometres.<\/p>\n

Where does Limpopo rank in population size among South Africa\u2019s provinces?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Limpopo is the\u00a0fifth<\/strong>\u00a0most populous, with an estimated\u00a05.9 million<\/strong>\u00a0inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.<\/p>\n

What is the capital of Limpopo?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The capital and largest city in the province is Polokwane, which is situated at\u00a023\u00b054\u203200\u2033S\u00a029\u00b027\u203200\u2033E<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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North West<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Temperature:<\/strong> Cloudy in the east in the morning, otherwise partly cloudy and warm to hot with scattered showers and thundershowers, but isolated in the extreme south-west.<\/p>\n

DID YOU KNOW<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Where does the North West rank in size among South Africa\u2019s provinces?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The\u00a0North West\u00a0is the\u00a0sixth<\/strong>\u00a0largest of South Africa\u2019s nine provinces,\u00a0with an area of 104 882 square kilometres.<\/p>\n

Where does the North West rank in population size among South Africa\u2019s provinces?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The North West is the\u00a0seventh<\/strong>\u00a0most populous, with an estimated\u00a04.2 million<\/strong>\u00a0inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.<\/p>\n

What is the capital of the North West?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Its capital is\u00a0Mahikeng<\/strong>\u00a0(formerly known as Mafikeng), which is situated at\u00a025\u00b051\u203256\u2033S\u00a025\u00b038\u203237\u2033E<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Free State<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Temperature:<\/strong> Cloudy in the east in the morning, otherwise partly cloudy and warm to hot with isolated showers and thundershowers but scattered in the east. No rain expected in the west.<\/p>\n

DID YOU KNOW<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Where does the Free State rank in size among South Africa\u2019s provinces?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The\u00a0Free State\u00a0is the\u00a0third<\/strong>\u00a0largest of South Africa\u2019s nine provinces,\u00a0with an area of 129 825 square kilometres.<\/p>\n

Where does the Free State rank in population size among South Africa\u2019s provinces?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Free State is the\u00a0second smallest<\/strong>\u00a0in terms of population, with an estimated\u00a02.9 million<\/strong>\u00a0inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.<\/p>\n

What is the capital of the Free State?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Formerly known as the\u00a0Orange Free State<\/strong>, its capital and biggest city is\u00a0Bloemfontein<\/strong>,\u00a0South Africa\u2019s judicial capital.\u00a0It is situated at\u00a029\u00b007\u2032S\u00a026\u00b013\u2032E<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Northern Cape<\/h2>\n

Temperature:<\/strong> Fine in the west, otherwise partly cloudy and hot with isolated showers and thundershowers in places in the extreme north-east. <\/p>\n

Wind:<\/strong> The wind along the coast will be light to moderate north-westerly.<\/p>\n

DID YOU KNOW<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Where does the Northern Cape rank in size among South Africa\u2019s provinces?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Northern Cape is the\u00a0largest of South Africa\u2019s nine provinces at 372 889\u00a0square kilometres.<\/p>\n

Where does the Northern Cape rank in population size among South Africa\u2019s provinces?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Northern Cape is the\u00a0smallest in terms of population, with an estimated\u00a01.3 million<\/strong>\u00a0inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.<\/p>\n

What is the capital of the Northern Cape?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Its capital is Kimberley, which is situated at\u00a028\u00b044\u203218\u2033S\u00a024\u00b045\u203250\u2033E<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Western Cape<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Temperature<\/strong>: Fine in the west, otherwise partly cloudy and warm to hot, but very hot over the northern parts of the west coast. <\/p>\n

Wind<\/strong>: The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh easterly to south- easterly.<\/p>\n

The expected UVB Sunburn Index<\/strong>: Very High<\/p>\n

DID YOU KNOW<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Where does the Western Cape rank in size among South Africa\u2019s provinces?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The\u00a0Western Cape\u00a0is the\u00a0fourth<\/strong>\u00a0largest of South Africa\u2019s nine provinces,\u00a0with an area of 129 449 square kilometres.<\/p>\n

Where does the Western Cape rank in population size among South Africa\u2019s provinces?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The\u00a0Western Cape\u00a0is the\u00a0third<\/strong>\u00a0most populous, with an estimated\u00a07.2 million<\/strong>\u00a0inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.<\/p>\n

What is the capital of the Western Cape?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The capital city is\u00a0Cape Town<\/strong>,\u00a0which is situated at\u00a033\u00b055\u203231\u2033S\u00a018\u00b025\u203226\u2033E<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Eastern Cape<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Western half:<\/strong> Cloudy with light rain along the coast in the morning, otherwise partly cloudy and warm. <\/p>\n

The Western half \u2013 wind:<\/strong> The wind along the coast will be light to moderate south-easterly.<\/p>\n

The Eastern half<\/strong>: Cloudy with scattered showers and rain along the coast and adjacent interior, otherwise partly cloudy and cool to warm with isolated thunder- showers in the north-east. <\/p>\n

The Eastern half-wind:<\/strong> The wind along the coast will be light to moderate easterly to north- easterly<\/p>\n

DID YOU KNOW<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Where does the Eastern Cape rank in size among South Africa\u2019s provinces?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Eastern Cape is the\u00a0second<\/strong>\u00a0largest of South Africa\u2019s nine provinces at 168 966\u00a0square kilometres.<\/p>\n

Where does the Eastern Cape rank in population size among South Africa\u2019s provinces?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Eastern Cape is the\u00a0fourth\u00a0<\/strong>biggest in terms of population, with an estimated\u00a06.7 million<\/strong>\u00a0inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.<\/p>\n

What is the capital of the Eastern Cape?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Its capital is\u00a0Bhisho<\/strong>, which is situated at\u00a032\u00b050\u203258\u2033S\u00a027\u00b026\u203217\u2033E<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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KwaZulu-Natal<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Temperature<\/strong>: Morning and evening fog patches along the escarpment, otherwise cloudy and cool to warm with scattered showers and thundershowers. <\/p>\n

Wind:<\/strong> The wind along the coast will be light to moderate easterly to north-easterly.<\/p>\n

The expected UVB Sunburn Index:<\/strong> Low<\/p>\n

DID YOU KNOW<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Where does KwaZulu-Natal rank in size among South Africa\u2019s provinces?<\/strong><\/p>\n

KwaZulu-Natal\u00a0is the\u00a0seventh<\/strong>\u00a0largest of South Africa\u2019s nine provinces,\u00a0with an area of 94 361 square kilometres.<\/p>\n

Where does KwaZulu-Natal rank in population size among South Africa\u2019s provinces?<\/strong><\/p>\n

KwaZulu-Natal is the\u00a0second<\/strong>\u00a0most populous, with an estimated\u00a011.5 million<\/strong>\u00a0inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020.<\/p>\n

What is the capital of KwaZulu-Natal?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The capital city is Pietermaritzburg, which is situated at\u00a029\u00b037\u2032S\u00a030\u00b023\u2032E.<\/a><\/p>\n

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WEATHER ALERTS<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A. Yellow Level 2 Warning: severe thunderstorms associated with heavy downpours leading to localised flooding of susceptible roads, settlements and low-lying bridges\/ areas, excessive lightning and large amounts of small hail are expected over North West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo eastern parts of Free State as well as the western parts of KwaZulu-Natal.<\/p>\n

FIRE DANGER WARNINGS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A. Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over the Kai! Garib local municipality and Francis Baard district in the Northern Cape.<\/p>\n

ADVISORIES<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Weather forecast data provided by the South African Weather Service<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Adamu Andrew Michael
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