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Weather forecast for sunday: Cool mornings, warm days and fire danger warnings

South Africans can look forward to mostly fine weather this Sunday, with cool mornings and warm afternoons. However, be cautious of extremely high fire danger warnings in parts of the Northern Cape, Western Cape, and Eastern Cape

Weather forecast for sunday: Cool mornings, warm days and fire danger warnings

South Africans can anticipate a day of predominantly pleasant weather on Sunday, according to the South African Weather Service. Morning temperatures are expected to be cool, while daytime conditions will range from mild to warm. However, areas in the Northern Cape, Western Cape, and Eastern Cape are bracing for exceptionally high fire danger levels. No impact-based weather warnings or advisories have been issued.

Temperatures are predicted to fluctuate significantly across the nation. Upington is set to be the warmest major city, with temperatures reaching 28°C. Gqeberha will follow closely with a high of 27°C. Gauteng's Pretoria and Johannesburg will experience highs of 22°C and 21°C respectively. Vereeniging will be cooler, with temperatures only reaching 19°C. Cape Town will begin with foggy mornings before transitioning to clear skies, with a peak temperature of 19°C. George is predicted to have a high of 22°C.

In KwaZulu-Natal, Durban will enjoy fine weather, with a low of 15°C and a high of 23°C. Richards Bay will reach a maximum of 24°C, while Pietermaritzburg could potentially hit 25°C. Other cities are forecasted to reach temperatures around 22°C to 23°C, including Polokwane, Mahikeng, Kimberley, and Bloemfontein.

The South African Weather Service has also forecasted high UV levels in Durban and very high levels in Cape Town, adding to the fire danger concerns in the affected areas.

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