Weather Alert: Cold, Wet, and Windy Conditions Expected on 6 June 2025

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a weather alert for Friday, 6 June 2025, warning that very cold, wet, and windy conditions will impact several regions, especially the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Northern Cape. SAWS urges residents and travellers to prepare for adverse weather that could cause localized disruptions.

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Impact-Based Warnings

The South African Weather Service issued a Yellow Level 1 warning for damaging winds that will affect small harbours and ports between Saldanha Bay and Cape Agulhas in the Western Cape from Friday evening through Saturday evening. These strong winds may disrupt maritime activities, particularly for smaller vessels operating in the area.

Regional Weather Forecasts

Western Cape:

• Expect very cold, wet, and windy conditions over the interior regions.
• Snowfall is possible over high-lying areas and mountain peaks, particularly affecting the Beaufort West municipality.
• Damaging winds may impact small harbours and ports between Saldanha Bay and Cape Agulhas.

Eastern Cape:

• Cold, wet, and windy conditions are expected to persist from Saturday into Wednesday.
• Snowfall may occur over high-lying areas, leading to icy road conditions.

Northern Cape:

• The Namakwa district is forecasted to experience very cold, wet, and windy conditions from Saturday into Monday.

Gauteng:

• Residents can anticipate partly cloudy and cool conditions on Friday.

Mpumalanga:

• Partly cloudy weather is expected initially, becoming fine and cool to warm, with colder conditions in certain areas.

Limpopo:

• The province will experience partly cloudy and cool to warm conditions, clearing in the evening.

North West:

• Partly cloudy and cool conditions are expected throughout the day.

Safety Precautions

Residents in the affected areas are advised to:

• Take extra care when traveling, particularly in mountainous regions where snowfall and icy conditions are likely.
• In addition, secure any outdoor items, as strong winds can easily blow them away.
• Finally, stay up to date with official weather reports and follow all advisories or warnings issued by local authorities.

Key takeaway

A strong cold front will bring significant weather changes across several South African provinces on 6 June 2025. Since snowfall, strong winds, and cold temperatures are likely, residents and travelers must stay informed through updated forecasts and take proactive safety precautions.

For more detailed information and updates, please refer to the official SAWS website and local news outlets.