Chante Hohip8 April 2024 | 7:41

WEATHER: Severe thunderstorms and cold expected in Gauteng

Rain and colder temperatures are expected in Johannesburg and Pretoria this week.

WEATHER: Severe thunderstorms and cold expected in Gauteng

An image of rainfall. Picture: Pexels

While strong winds and storms wreak havoc in the Western Cape, severe thunderstorms are expected to hit Gauteng this week.

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The South African Weather Service has issued a level 2 yellow warning for disruptive rain and widespread thunderstorms for Monday (8 April). 

Johannesburg and Tshwane emergency services are urging residents to remain on high alert as persistent rainfall is leaving roads slippery and low-lying areas flooded. 

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Rain and colder temperatures are expected to continue into the week ahead.

Here is your weather forecast for the week: 

Pretoria

Monday: low of 15°C, high of 20°C with a 60% chance of rain

Tuesday: low of 13°C, high of 21°C with a 30% chance of rain

Wednesday: low of 12°C, high of 20°C with a 10% chance of rain

Thursday: low of 13°C, high of 20°C with a 10% chance of rain

Friday: low of 12°C, high of 20°C with a 30% chance of rain 

Johannesburg

Monday: low of 13°C, high of 18°C with a 60% chance of rain

Tuesday: low of 11°C, high of 18°C with a 30% chance of rain

Wednesday: low of 9°C, high of 18°C with a 10% chance of rain

Thursday: low of 11°C, high of 18°C with a 10% chance of rain

Friday: low of 9°C, high of 18°C with a 30% chance of rain