A cut-off low that brought disruptive rainfall to parts of the Western Cape and Northern Cape has moved further north and east, with thunderstorms, rain and strong winds expected across several provinces.
The South African Weather Service says the system has shifted towards the Northern Cape, where thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast.
The weather system is also expected to move eastwards towards the Eastern Cape, bringing strong winds, thunderstorms and showers through Wednesday.
While warmer temperatures have returned to much of the northern parts of the country following the recent cold snap, forecasters say another brief period of colder weather is expected.
However, the South African Weather Service says the upcoming cold spell will not be as severe as the previous one, with temperatures expected to rise again as spring progresses.
Weather service forecaster Tokelo Chiloane says the country should not expect another major drop in temperatures.
“It won’t be as cold as expected,” Chiloane said.
The weather service is also warning of an increased risk of veld fires in North West and Limpopo due to dry conditions combined with strong winds.
The Lephalale area in Limpopo is of particular concern, with little rainfall expected and strong winds potentially worsening fire conditions.
Chiloane says some rainfall is still expected along the coastal provinces, but significant rainfall is not currently forecast.
“There is still going to be occasional rainfall over the coastal province, but nothing significant at this stage,” she said.