Weather alert: Very cold, wet and windy weather in NC and WC until Friday

South African weather authorities have issued a warning for very cold, wet and windy conditions across parts of the Northern and Western Cape from Wednesday to Friday. In addition to the cold and wet weather, scattered showers and rain are expected to be widespread in the south. On Wednesday, September 16th, 2026, the South African Weather Service (Saws) released its latest forecast for the region. Here's what you need to know.

For today and tomorrow, September 15th and 16th, 2026, expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures ranging from cool to warm. Isolated to scattered showers and rain are possible, particularly in the southern regions. The day will be cold to very cold in certain areas of the Western and Northern Cape.

Western Cape residents should prepare for cloudy skies and cool to cold conditions, with the coldest temperatures expected in the central mountainous areas. Isolated showers and rain may occur, but they will clear out in the afternoon. KwaZulu-Natal will also experience partly cloudy skies with temperatures that are warm in some areas and hot in others. The day will become cloudy in the evening, with isolated showers and rain, except for the extreme northwest region.

The UVB sunburn index is expected to be "very high" across the country, so residents are advised to take necessary precautions against prolonged sun exposure.