Tuesday’s weather: Thunderstorms, strong winds and rough seas
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 6 October 2026.
On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, South Africa is set to experience a mix of weather conditions, according to the South African Weather Service (Saws). Expect partly cloudy skies with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms possible in central, eastern, and southern regions. A yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms has been issued for southeastern KwaZulu-Natal, where heavy downpours, damaging winds, hail, and excessive lightning may cause localized flooding, damage to roads, bridges, and local infrastructure.
Along the coast and adjacent interior between Port Edward and Richards Bay, a yellow level 2 warning for damaging winds is in place, leading to local damage, disruption of beachfront activities, and navigation difficulties. A yellow level 1 warning for damaging waves and navigational risks has been issued between Cape Columbine and Cape Agulhas in the Western Cape, spreading to Plettenberg Bay in the east and Alexander Bay in the north by the evening, persisting into Thursday.
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