Overview
- The South African Weather Service has an active heatwave advisory for North West and Free State and says very high daytime temperatures will persist through Friday, 13 November.
- SAWS has declared extremely high veld‑fire danger across large interior areas and issued a red level‑10 fire warning for named Northern Cape towns that requires crews and aircraft to be placed on stand‑by.
- Forecast hotspots include Upington near 40°C, Kimberley about 39°C, Mahikeng in the mid‑30s and Bloemfontein in the mid‑30s, with eastern coastal areas cooler and isolated showers possible.
- Gauteng Weather reports a second seasonal heatwave in parts of Gauteng with highs to about 36°C in Pretoria and mid‑30s in Johannesburg, and authorities advise staying hydrated, avoiding strenuous sun exposure and protecting vulnerable people.
- Forecasters point to November precedent for rapid interior spikes in heat, citing the November 2023 Augrabies Falls record, and warn that high FDI (fire danger index) values mean fires can start and spread very quickly.