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Monday weather: Severe storms expected in KZN, extreme fire danger in Northern Cape

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 21 September 2026.

Monday weather: Severe storms expected in KZN, extreme fire danger in Northern Cape

KwaZulu-Natal will be hit by severe thunderstorms today, according to the South African Weather Service (Saws). The province will experience heavy downpours, hail, and excessive lightning leading to localized flooding and damage to infrastructure. Other provinces will be cloudy with isolated showers, except for the west of the Western Cape, which will remain clear. Saws issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms in KwaZulu-Natal.

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