{"id":18230,"date":"2025-07-25T08:43:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T06:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=18230"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:11:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:11:12","slug":"weather-alert-25-07-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/weather-alert-25-07-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Weather Alert: Coastal Provinces Brace for Damaging Waves and Showers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>South Africa faces a cooler and unsettled weather pattern on Friday, 25 July 2025, as a cold front moves across the south-western regions, bringing cloudy skies, light rain, and isolated showers to much of the country. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued important weather warnings for several provinces including severe thunderstorm alerts and a marine warning for damaging waves. Residents are advised to stay informed and take precautions as wet and windy conditions persist across various areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SEE FULL FORECAST: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/todays-weather-forecast-26\/\">Today\u2019s Weather Forecast<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"national-weather-overview\">National Weather Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A cold front sweeping over the south-western Cape is ushering in chilly temperatures alongside cloud cover and light showers. This cold front will extend its influence to the Western and Eastern Cape throughout the day. Meanwhile, isolated showers and thundershowers remain likely over central and eastern regions like the Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo. Temperatures will generally stay cool to cold, especially during the early mornings across the interior provinces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1610026127\" 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\" id=\"weather-warnings-to-note\">Weather Warnings to Note<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Damaging Waves Warning:<\/strong> A Yellow Level 2 warning is active for damaging waves south of Durban, expected to disrupt navigation and beachfront activities until Saturday midnight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Severe Thunderstorm Alerts:<\/strong> Yellow Level 2 warnings have been issued for severe thunderstorms with possible hail, strong winds, excessive lightning, and heavy rain over southern and western KwaZulu-Natal from Friday afternoon until Saturday evening. Similar warnings apply for Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo (excluding northern and extreme south-west regions) for the same period. These storms may cause local infrastructure damage, disrupt services, and pose safety risks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Fire Danger Warnings<\/strong> are currently active for the country, given the wet conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"provincial-weather-updates\">Provincial Weather Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3982912775\" 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\">Gauteng<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gauteng residents will experience partly cloudy, cool weather with isolated showers and thundershowers likely. The UVB index is high, so sun protection is advised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Western Cape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Expect cloudy, cold conditions along the coast and inland areas with light morning rain spreading along the south coast. Morning fog patches occur over the Overberg and southern interior. Motorists should exercise caution in fog-prone regions due to reduced visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3940383905\" 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\">Eastern Cape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Overcast and cooler weather prevails with isolated showers and thundershowers, particularly in southern and eastern parts. Temperatures remain mild but cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">KwaZulu-Natal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloudy skies and cool conditions dominate with isolated showers and thundershowers likely, especially over western, southern, and western parts. Warmer conditions persist in the extreme northeast. Be alert for severe thunderstorms with hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1726639258\" 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\">Mpumalanga<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Partly cloudy and cool weather prevails, warming up in the Lowveld. Isolated afternoon showers and thundershowers may develop over the Highveld.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limpopo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A partly cloudy day with cool to warm temperatures and isolated showers and thundershowers in southwestern areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-4005795227\" 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\">Free State<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Partly cloudy skies with cold to cool temperatures. Isolated showers and thundershowers are expected, particularly in eastern parts. Winds may increase locally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">North West<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cool, partly cloudy conditions with isolated showers and thundershowers. Expect windy spells in eastern areas during the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3320750039\" 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\">Northern Cape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Morning fog patches are anticipated over the southwestern interior. Otherwise, partly cloudy and cool weather with isolated showers and thundershowers in the east. Cold conditions persist in southern regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gauteng-image-1753424893-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-18233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gauteng-image-1753424893-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gauteng-image-1753424893-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gauteng-image-1753424893-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gauteng-image-1753424893-390x220.png 390w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gauteng-image-1753424893.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SAWeatherServic\/status\/1948318607789736081\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X (Twitter)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"safety-and-preparedness\">Safety and Preparedness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents in affected areas should prepare for possible disruptions from severe weather, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo. Precautions include securing loose objects, avoiding unnecessary travel during storms, and staying updated with forecasts. Coastal communities near Durban should heed warnings about damaging waves and avoid risky beachfront activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1612557017\" 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\" id=\"looking-ahead\">Stay Safe &amp; Warm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The cold front will gradually move off by the weekend, with weather conditions expected to stabilise and temperatures to slowly rise. However, scattered showers and thunderstorms <a href=\"https:\/\/snowreport.co.za\/south-africa-weather-forecast-25-july-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remain possible<\/a> in eastern and central provinces for the next few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>South Africans should stay alert to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/snownews.co.za\/weather-forecast-news\/south-africa-sa-weather-maps-friday-25-july-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rapidly changing<\/a>&nbsp;weather conditions&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/news\/south-africa\/weather\/weather-forecast-25-july-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">through Friday<\/a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;following days. The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weathersa.co.za\/home\/weathermaps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South African Weather Service<\/a>&nbsp;website and official communication channels remain the best sources for real-time <a href=\"https:\/\/iol.co.za\/news\/south-africa\/2025-07-24-sa-weather-forecast-friday-25-july-cooler-air-settles-in-as-isolated-showers-persist-over-central-and-eastern-regions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">updates and warnings<\/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 | 25 July 2025\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Gr6VIVBdTlo?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\/Gr6VIVBdTlo?si=FNwOe7jwf_63rK2B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South Africa&#8217;s cold front on 25 July 2025 brings cloudy skies, light showers, and severe thunderstorm warnings across several provinces. 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