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South Africa Braces for Cold Front Bringing Wet, Windy Weather
A cold front approaching South Africa from July 31, 2025, is expected to bring a mix of strong winds, freezing temperatures, snowfall, and widespread rain to several provinces.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued warnings for residents in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Northern Cape, and other affected areas to prepare for potentially dangerous weather, especially in high-altitude regions where disruptions due to freezing temperatures and snowfall are likely.
The cold front is expected to affect the Eastern Cape, with scattered to widespread rain along the Garden Route extending into the province, and a 30% chance of evening rain showers in much of the province. Strong winds and warnings for damaging waves and disruptive snowfalls are expected in the northern areas.
In the Western Cape, scattered to widespread rain with strong to gale force winds along the coast and interior (up to 90 km/h) is expected, along with snowfall on mountain peaks. Damaging winds and rough coastal conditions are forecast.
The Northern Cape will see snowfall beginning in the western and northern parts, spreading eastwards, with strong winds and disruptive snowfalls expected inland.
KwaZulu-Natal will remain mostly dry with light and variable winds, but strong winds reaching up to 50 km/h are expected along the east coast.
Authorities have urged residents, particularly farmers, to take steps to protect their livestock and pets from the cold and wet weather. SAWS advises ensuring animals are sheltered and adequately cared for as freezing temperatures are expected.
The Cape Winelands, Central Karoo, Little Karoo, and the Namakwa District are among the areas expected to be hardest hit by the cold front.
Overall, the cold front will bring cold, wet, and windy weather mainly affecting the Western, Northern, and Eastern Cape provinces, with snowfall on mountain peaks and strong coastal winds. KwaZulu-Natal will have drier conditions but still strong east coast winds.
Residents are encouraged to stay informed and follow the advice of local authorities as the cold front approaches.
- The South African Weather Service (SAWS) emphasizes the importance of weather-forecasting as they issue warnings for residents in various provinces, especially highlighting the potential for dangerous weather and disruptions due to the cold front approaching South Africa.
- As the cold front moves through South Africa, residents in high-altitude regions, like the Cape Winelands, Central Karoo, Little Karou, Namakwa District, and Northern Cape, should closely monitor the weather, particularly the forecasted snowfall and strong winds, in order to prepare and ensure their safety.
