POLOKWANE – Residents in the city should take note of a major drop in temperature from Friday following a week of heat wave conditions.
The sudden drop in temperature is due to a spring cut-off low that will affect the southern and eastern parts of South Africa, including Limpopo.
According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), significantly colder conditions will spread to KwaZulu-Natal, the Free State and Mpumalanga on Friday and reach Limpopo and other provinces on Saturday, 21 September.
“The public and small stock farmers are advised to take the necessary precautions ahead of the expected adverse weather conditions to ensure the safety and health of their animals,” a statement read.
AccuWeather’s forecast suggests daytime temperatures of between 16°C and 20°C this weekend with Saturday being the coldest day of the week.
Some rain is also expected in the city this weekend with a 7% chance on Friday and a 20% chance on Saturday.
The SAWS is similar in that it forecasts daytime temperatures of between 16°C and 19°C this weekend.
Their forecast, however, suggests a 30% chance of rain on both Friday and Saturday.
The SAWS says the cut-off low is expected to weaken and exit the country from Saturday afternoon.
“Daytime temperatures are expected to recover quickly from Sunday into Monday across eastern South Africa,” their statement reads.
Monday will therefore peak at 22°C, while Heritage Day can expect a high of 24°C with mostly sunny and pleasant conditions.
“The South African Weather Service will therefore continue to monitor any further developments relating to this weather system and will issue subsequent updates as required.”
