Gauteng residents should prepare for a drop in temperatures and scattered showers starting this evening and continuing into tomorrow. Weather forecasts indicate that the province will experience cloudy skies and isolated rainfall, with chilly overnight temperatures expected across the region.
Chilly weather at the start of the day
Residents of Johannesburg can expect the mercury to dip to around 7°C overnight, while Pretoria will remain only slightly warmer with a low of 8°C. Tomorrow’s maximum temperatures will range between 21°C in Johannesburg and 22°C in Pretoria, offering a cool but manageable day ahead.
“We’re expecting isolated showers over Gauteng starting this evening and persisting into tomorrow,” said Odirile Modipa, a weather forecaster.
Alongside the showers, Gauteng will experience mostly cloudy skies, particularly in the morning. By the afternoon, conditions may begin to clear in some areas, but forecasters urge residents to keep warm and remain cautious on wet roads.
Rain extends into surrounding regions
The central interior, including parts of the Free State and North West, is also forecast to receive isolated rainfall. The light precipitation forms part of a system sweeping from the Western Cape and extending into the Eastern Cape, with snowfall expected over higher-lying mountainous areas in Lesotho and surrounding regions.
While Gauteng won’t see snow, the overall weather system contributes to the colder-than-usual conditions for this time of year.
Cloudy Conditions and Cold Winds
As the weather system moves inland, it brings a pattern of cold winds and cloudy skies. While the worst of the disruptive weather is expected elsewhere, the continued moisture in the atmosphere means Gauteng could see passing drizzle even after the main showers move through.
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