Heavy rains, thunderstorms expected in parts of SA

Raindrops seen on a windscreen during a thunderstorm.

The South African Weather Services has issued a warning for heavy rains and thunderstorms in parts of the country this week.

This comes after a rainy weekend across the country.

Forecaster Tokelo Chiloane says a cold front later this week will bring more rain.

“The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow level four warning for severe thunderstorms over the western parts of the North West province, as well as a yellow level two warning for severe thunderstorms over the central parts of the North West, the north-eastern parts of the Northern Cape, and the northern parts of the Free State for Monday.”

Chiloane adds: “From Wednesday onwards, no significant rainfall is expected across the country. However, there will be a gradual increase in temperatures, especially over the central and eastern provinces.”

Weather forecast for today & tomorrow, 19 – 20 October 2025.
Partly cloudy & warm to cool conditions are expected, with possible scattered to widespread showers & thundershowers over the central & eastern parts of the country by the afternoon. #saws #weatheroutlook pic.twitter.com/JmpoGxhX1i

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 19, 2025

Orange level 5 warning: Severe thunderstorms
Area: Western parts of Gauteng. #saws #nowcasting #weatheroutlook pic.twitter.com/vM4DmU6XEH

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 19, 2025