{"id":11990,"date":"2025-06-27T08:26:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T06:26:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=11990"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:25:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:25:00","slug":"weather-alert-27-06-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/weather-alert-27-06-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Gauteng Weather Alert: Icy Weekend Ahead as Cold Snap Intensifies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As of Friday, 27 June 2025, Gauteng faces a significant cold snap, bringing icy conditions and strong winds over the weekend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/todays-weather-forecast-16\/\">Today\u2019s Weather Forecast \u2013 27 June 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Weather Conditions in Gauteng<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Gauteng experiences cold temperatures ranging from 5\u00b0C to 12\u00b0C. Johannesburg will see a low of 8\u00b0C in the early morning, rising slightly to 12\u00b0C by midday before dropping to 7\u00b0C in the evening. Pretoria starts colder at 5\u00b0C, peaking at 9\u00b0C around noon and falling to 4\u00b0C overnight. The province will also be windy, which will make the air feel even colder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1280946916\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weather Warnings and Alerts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SAWS has issued several impact-based warnings for South Africa, including Gauteng. While there are no wildfire alerts currently, a Yellow Level 2 warning is in place for damaging coastal winds along parts of the Eastern and Western Cape, though Gauteng is primarily affected by cold and windy conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms is expected in Gauteng this weekend, with isolated showers and thundershowers likely. These conditions could lead to localized disruptions, so residents should stay alert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cold Snap and Its Regional Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The cold front sweeping across the country is causing very cold and windy weather, particularly in Gauteng and surrounding provinces. North West and Free State provinces also face cold to very cold conditions, with some morning fog in the west of Free State. Limpopo and Mpumalanga will experience fine but cold weather, with partly cloudy skies later in the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-355283095\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety Precautions and Recommendations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the cold and windy weather, residents are advised to dress warmly, using layers to protect against the chill. Outdoor activities should be planned with caution, especially during early mornings and evenings when temperatures dip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Motorists should be vigilant as icy roads may cause hazardous driving conditions, particularly in areas prone to frost. Although snowfall is not forecasted in Gauteng, icy patches could form overnight, increasing the risk of accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Provincial Weather Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eastern Cape:<\/strong> Light snowfall is expected in northern areas, causing potential traffic disruptions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Western Cape:<\/strong> Cold with morning fog and some light rain in the southwestern parts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>KwaZulu-Natal:<\/strong> Isolated morning showers and rain along the coast, with fine but cool weather inland.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Weather forecast for today and tomorrow, 26-27 June 2025: 30-60% showers and rain is expected over the central and southern parts of RSA today but 80% in the SW. Snow is expected on the high-lying areas in the Cape provinces\u26a0\ufe0fDamaging winds and waves, disruptive rainfall and snow <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/O6Ka2RSwTM\">pic.twitter.com\/O6Ka2RSwTM<\/a><\/p>&mdash; SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SAWeatherServic\/status\/1938187218478137481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">June 26, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SAWeatherServic\/status\/1938187218478137481\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X (Twitter)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-475359599\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outlook for the Coming Days<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Gauteng faces an icy weekend, rain is expected to bring relief from recent dry spells starting early next week. Thunderstorms with heavy downpours, hail, and strong winds may occur, increasing the risk of localized flooding and property damage. Authorities have plans in place to manage these conditions and advise residents to stay informed through official channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stay-warm\">Stay Warm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gauteng residents should prepare for a cold and windy weekend with icy conditions and possible thunderstorms. <a href=\"https:\/\/snowreport.co.za\/south-africa-weather-forecast-27-june-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Staying updated<\/a> on weather alerts and taking necessary precautions will help <a href=\"https:\/\/snownews.co.za\/weather-forecast-news\/south-africa-sa-weather-maps-friday-27-june-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">minimise risks<\/a> during this cold snap. For continuous updates, monitor the South African Weather Service and local emergency services. Residents should prepare for chilly temperatures, potential disruptions, and heed weather warnings issued by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weathersa.co.za\/home\/warnings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South African Weather Service (SAWS)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"SA Weather Report l 27 June 2025\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b2UWVEBAIEY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/b2UWVEBAIEY?si=pZ2wsCCx7Kh8ijBY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As of Friday, 27 June 2025, Gauteng faces a significant cold snap, bringing icy conditions and strong winds over the weekend. 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