Weather: Strong afternoon winds expected as coastal warning kicks in
Here is what the weather has in store for KZN, the Free State, and the North West on Wednesday 7 October 2026.
A Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging winds and waves has been issued for the KZN coast, with beachfront activities and sea travel at risk.
KWAZULU-NATAL
Cloudy and cool with isolated showers and thundershowers but scattered in the east.
The wind along the coast will be fresh to strong southerly to south-westerly, becoming moderate from the south in the afternoon.
The UVB sunburn index is going to be very high.
DURBAN
Durban will be cloudy with scattered showers and thundershowers.
The wind will be fresh to strong southerly to south-westerly, becoming moderate in the afternoon
Temperatures will range from 19°C to 22°C.
The UVB sunburn index is going to be very high.
FREE STATE
Free State is going to be fine and cool to warm.
BLOEMFONTEIN
Bloemfontein is going to be fine.
Temperatures will range from a minimum of 13°C to a maximum of 25°C.
NORTH WEST
North West is going to be fine and cool to warm.
MAHIKENG
Mahikeng is going to be fine.
Temperatures will range from a minimum of 12°C. to a maximum of 29°C.
Weather forecast data provided by the South African Weather Service.
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