Orange Level 6 warning issued as severe storms threaten parts of SA

Orange level 6 warning as severe thunderstorms, flooding and hail expected

The South African Weather Service has issued an orange level 6 warning for severe thunderstorms over parts of the North West, Free State and Northern Cape, while Gauteng is under an orange level 5 warning

Orange Level 6 warning issued as severe storms threaten parts of SA

SAWS issues Orange Level 6 warning as severe thunderstorms threaten flooding, hail, strong winds and travel disruptions.

Severe thunderstorms expected over central South Africa on Monday

Here is the daily Vox Weather update for 7 September 2026.

Severe storms threaten Joburg, Soweto, KZN, Kimberley, Cape Town South Africa

A cut-off low is moving across South Africa, bringing severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, damaging winds, hail and unseasonal snowfall to several parts of the country. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has escalated its warning to an Orange Level 5 for parts of the Northern Cape, with disruptive conditions expected to continue through the weekend. […]

Severe weather warnings issued for several provinces

Severe weather warnings issued for several provinces Siya Tsewu Sat, 09/05/2026 - 13:43 JOHANNESBURG - South Africans are urged to take precautions as severe weather may affect several provinces from tonight. The South African Weather Service has issued an Orange Level 5 warning for heavy rain, severe thunderstorms, damaging winds and possible flooding affecting parts of the Northern Cape and Gauteng.   “Such conditions could resu…