WEATHER TODAY: Level 4 storm warning from noon for Ladysmith, Tzaneen at 36°C

Areas: 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.

Areas: 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.

Areas: 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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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