NATIONAL NEWS - The South African Weather Service (Saws) has released its latest weather forecast for Tuesday, 29 October.

The weather service has warned of disruptive rain leading to localised flooding in three Eastern Cape municipalities and extremely high fire danger in parts of Limpopo. Here’s what you need to know.

Updated weather forecast for today and tomorrow, 28-29/10/2024 – The cut-off low still dominates over the S parts where 30% to 60% showers and thundershowers are expected but 80% the south coast. 

Also 30% to 60% showers and thundershowers are expected in the NE parts of RSA. 

Weather warnings, 29 October

Impact-based warnings

The weather service has issued a yellow level 2 warning for disruptive rain leading to localised flooding of roads and settlements expected over the Koukamma, Kouga, and Nelson Mandela Bay municipalities of the Eastern Cape.

Fire danger warnings

Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over the western bushveld of Limpopo.

Here is your expected weather on Tuesday 29 October

Western Cape:

Western Cape residents can expect fine to cloudy to partly cloudy and cool to warm weather with isolated showers and rain but scattered along the Garden Route. It will clear from the west in the morning.

The region’s expected UVB sunburn index is “high.” Residents should take the necessary precautions against prolonged sun exposure.

Eastern Cape (western half):

There will be cloudy and cool conditions with scattered showers and thundershowers, but widespread in places along the coast and adjacent interior.

Eastern Cape (eastern half):

There will be cloudy and cool weather with isolated showers and thundershowers. It will be cold in places in the north.

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