Key Takeaways
- Severe thunderstorms are expected to affect large parts of South Africa’s northern interior on Sunday, 14 December 2025.
- A yellow level 2 warning has been issued for severe thunderstorms over the eastern parts of North West, southern parts of Limpopo, and northern parts of Gauteng and Mpumalanga.
- Residents can expect scattered showers and thundershowers, excessive lightning, strong damaging winds, and large amounts of small hail and/or large hail.
- Provincial weather forecasts vary, with some provinces experiencing cloudy and cool weather, while others will be fine and warm to hot.
Introduction to the Weather Forecast
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released its latest weather forecast for 14 December 2025, warning of severe thunderstorms and potentially dangerous weather conditions affecting large parts of the country’s northern interior. On Sunday, residents can expect scattered showers and thundershowers, with the weather service issuing a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms over specific areas. This warning indicates that the storms may lead to localized flooding, excessive lightning, strong damaging winds, and large amounts of small hail and/or large hail.
Weather Warnings and Alerts
The weather service has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms expected over the eastern parts of North West, southern parts of Limpopo, as well as the northern parts of both Gauteng and Mpumalanga. This warning is an impact-based warning, which means that it takes into account the potential impact of the weather on the community, rather than just the severity of the weather itself. The warning indicates that the storms may bring severe thunderstorms leading to localized flooding of susceptible roads, settlements, and low-lying areas or bridges, excessive lightning, strong damaging winds, and large amounts of small hail and/or large hail.
Provincial Weather Forecasts
The weather forecast varies by province, with some areas experiencing cloudy and cool weather, while others will be fine and warm to hot. In Gauteng, residents can expect cloudy and cool weather with scattered showers and thundershowers, while in Mpumalanga, the weather will be cloudy and cool with scattered showers and thundershowers, but warm in places in the Lowveld. Limpopo will experience cloudy, cool-to-warm conditions with scattered showers and thundershowers, but isolated in the north and east. The North West will be cloudy, windy, and warm with isolated showers and thundershowers, but scattered in the east.
Regional Weather Variations
The Free State will experience partly cloudy to cloudy, windy, and cool to warm weather with isolated showers and thundershowers. In the Northern Cape, the day will be fine and warm to hot, becoming partly cloudy in the extreme north-east with isolated afternoon showers and thundershowers. The Western Cape will be fine and warm to hot, with cool conditions in places in the south, where it will be partly cloudy in the early morning. The region’s expected UVB sunburn index is very high, and residents should take the necessary precautions against prolonged sun exposure.
Eastern and Southern Regions
In the Eastern Cape, the western half of the province will experience fine and warm to hot conditions, but partly cloudy along the coast, where it will be cool in places. The eastern half of the province will be partly cloudy and cool to warm, but cloudy with morning fog and a chance of light rain in places in the south-east. Isolated afternoon thunderstorms are expected in the north-east. KwaZulu-Natal will experience cloudy and cool to warm weather with scattered showers and thundershowers, but isolated in the south, where it will become partly cloudy in the afternoon. Morning fog is expected over the interior, and the region’s expected UVB sunburn index is low.
Conclusion and Precautions
In conclusion, the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service indicates that severe thunderstorms are expected to affect large parts of South Africa’s northern interior on Sunday, 14 December 2025. Residents are advised to take the necessary precautions to ensure their safety, including avoiding travel to areas affected by the storms and staying indoors during the storms. It is also essential to stay informed about the latest weather forecast and warnings, and to follow the instructions of local authorities. By taking these precautions, residents can minimize the risks associated with the severe weather conditions and stay safe.