WEATHER: Gauteng braces for hot Friday, afternoon thunderstorms. Cape Town stays mild, dry

Johannesburg is set for a warm day with partly sunny skies and widely separated thunderstorms possible in the afternoon, according to AccuWeather.

Temperatures will climb into the high 20s °C. There’s a moderate chance of isolated rain or storm activity later in the day. Winds will be light with humidity rising toward the afternoon.

Pretoria will be hotter and more humid, with highs reaching into the low 30s °C.

Expect partly sunny conditions with thunderstorm chances in spots during the afternoon and evening, particularly where humidity is highest.

Cape Town’s weather looks mostly pleasant and mild.

Expect a sunny to partly sunny day with daytime highs around the low to mid-20s °C. Winds from the south to south-west will bring a fresh feel, but rain isn’t likely. UV levels will be high.

Summary

Gauteng cities will see warm to hot conditions with a risk of thunderstorms developing in the afternoon, while Cape Town stays relatively mild and mostly dry under sunshine and brisk winds.