Weather service warns of cold snap in free state

The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for cold conditions expected to continue across the Free State province in the coming days.

Forecaster Tshifhiwa Mathivha from the South African Weather Service office in Bloemfontein said a cold front would reach the south-western parts of the country on Sunday, bringing strong winds.

The front is forecast to produce damaging winds over most of the Free State except the north-western areas, with isolated showers and thundershowers possible only in the southern parts.

Mathivha added that mainly cold to cool temperatures are expected from Sunday through Wednesday, with no further rainfall anticipated until Friday.

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Illustration of southern Sweden's countryside transitioning to milder, rainy weather with slippery roads after cold spell.
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Milder weather approaching southern Sweden

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After a long cold spell, warmer temperatures and precipitation are expected in southern Sweden over the weekend. SMHI warns of risks such as slippery roads and frostbite in the north. Meteorologists note a shift from high pressure to low pressure.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) forecasts clearing conditions in parts of the Western Cape by Sunday morning after a cold front brought rain and strong winds on Saturday. A yellow level 2 warning persists for damaging coastal winds, though winds should ease. Another cold front is due on Monday.

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) warns of cold, wet and very windy conditions in parts of the Western Cape from Sunday morning. Forecaster Langutelani Mathebula says rough sea conditions are expected between Saldanha Bay and Plettenberg Bay.

Disaster management teams in parts of KwaZulu-Natal are on high alert following an escalation of weather warnings by the South African Weather Service. Orange Level 6 warnings now apply to Ugu, Zululand, King Cetshwayo and Umkhanyakude districts, indicating a high chance of significant damage. A cold front and cut-off low are expected to bring heavy rain and damaging winds.

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The National Meteorological Service issued yellow and orange alerts for storms, rain, and strong winds affecting multiple provinces from the night of Monday, March 2, to Thursday, March 5, 2026. Central and northern regions will face the most severe conditions, with gusts up to 70 km/h and precipitation exceeding 20 mm. The public is advised to take precautions against potential damage and disruptions.

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