KwaZulu-Natal will face a combination of isolated showers and dangerous sea conditions. A yellow level 2 warning has been issued for damaging waves along the southern coastline. The warning could disrupt sea navigation and affect small vessels in the area.
Damaging Waves and Coastal Concerns
“Sea users, especially near southern KwaZulu-Natal, should be on high alert,” said Odirile Modipa, a forecaster with the weather service.
“The waves are expected to be strong and damaging.”
Inland areas won’t be spared from the weather changes either. Rain is expected to extend from the Eastern Cape into KwaZulu-Natal, bringing light but widespread showers across most parts of the province, especially during the morning and afternoon hours.
Cool and Damp Conditions Expected
Coastal cities like Durban and Richards Bay will experience maximum temperatures of 22°C and 25°C, respectively. Meanwhile, overnight lows will hover around 13°C in Port St. John’s and 14°C in Margate. These conditions, combined with the ongoing rainfall, will keep KwaZulu-Natal cool and damp throughout the day.
Further inland, areas such as Ladysmith and Pietermaritzburg can also expect light rain and lower daytime temperatures, with much of the province under partly cloudy to cloudy skies.
Snowfall Near the Border
Although KwaZulu-Natal is unlikely to see snow, the nearby high-altitude areas in Lesotho are expected to receive light snowfall overnight going into tomorrow. This may affect travellers using the Drakensberg routes, particularly those heading toward the Free State or Eastern Cape.
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