SAWS warns of high temperatures and thunderstorms across South Africa

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of high temperatures and isolated to scattered thunderstorms across parts of the country this week.

SAWS said a surface trough was expected over the western interior, while a surface high-pressure system would remain over the eastern parts of the country.

Upper-air disturbances are also expected during the week, with the combination of these weather systems and high temperatures potentially triggering thunderstorms across the central and eastern parts of the country.

On Monday, cloudy and cool conditions are forecast along the east and south coasts.

The rest of the country can expect partly cloudy and warm to hot conditions, with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms over the central and eastern regions.

On Tuesday, cloudy and cool weather is expected along the east coast and adjacent interior. Widespread rain and showers are possible along the Eastern Cape coast and in southern KwaZulu-Natal.

Elsewhere, conditions are expected to remain partly cloudy and warm to hot, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms over the eastern parts of the country.

SAWS has urged members of the public and relevant stakeholders to monitor its official forecasts and weather warnings as the likelihood and severity of potential impacts become clearer.

The weather service has also cautioned the public against relying on or sharing information from unauthorised or unverified sources, emphasising the importance of obtaining accurate weather updates through its official channels.