Mozambique's National Meteorological Institute warns of heat up to 43 degrees in five provinces

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inam) issued a yellow warning today for the provinces of Maputo, Gaza, and Inhambane due to the forecast of intense heat, where the maximum temperature may reach 39 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.

According to the Inam warning, which is the second of its kind in about a week, this phenomenon is caused by the persistence of warm and humid air transport and will affect various districts of the three southern provinces of the country.

In Maputo province, the warning covers the districts of Boane, Moamba, Magude, Manhisa, Marracuene, and Matutune, as well as the cities of Maputo and Matola.

In Gaza province, the notification includes the districts of Chibuto, Guija, Mapai, Chicualacuala, Mandlakazi, Chokwe, Massingir, Mabalane, Massangana, and Limpopo, as well as the city of Hay-Hay.

In Inhambane province, the intense heat is expected to mainly affect the districts of Zavala, Mabote, Funhaluro, Panda, and Inharrime.

In the same warning, the institute predicts a change in weather conditions at the end of Tuesday, with thunderstorms, heavy rains, or rain, as well as gusty winds. Inam added that these phenomena should contribute to a sharp decrease in maximum temperatures on Wednesday.

Authorities urge the population to take precautions and ensure safety in connection with the heatwave.

Residents of South Africa will wake up on Saturday to generally clear and warm conditions, with temperatures rising to hot and very hot levels in many parts of the country.

The South African weather service has issued a warning of an extremely high fire risk in the Namakwa municipality in the Northern Cape. Residents of the affected area are advised to exercise caution, especially when dealing with open flames and engaging in activities that could trigger wildfires.

KwaZulu-Natal is expected to have partly cloudy and warm weather, with forecasts for isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms in the north and far west of the province. Morning fog is expected over some parts of the southern and far western inland areas, while temperatures will be high in the northwest.

Gauteng is forecast to have clear and warm weather, which will become hot in the far north. A very high UV index is expected, so residents should take precautions against prolonged sun exposure.

In Mpumalanga, conditions will be clear and warm in most areas, although variable cloudiness or cloud cover is expected in the east. Morning fog patches and the possibility of light rain or drizzle are forecast over Lowveld and the escarpment.

Limpopo will be hot in places in the west, while the rest of the province can expect clear and warm weather. More cloudy conditions, morning fog patches, and a chance of light rain are forecast along the escarpment and in the Lowveld areas.

The North West province will experience clear and warm or very hot weather, while Free State is expected to be clear and warm or hot before becoming partly cloudy.

In the Northern Cape, the southeast will be partly cloudy, while other areas are expected to have clear and warm or hot conditions. Temperatures are expected to reach very high levels in some places. Fresh or strong southeasterly winds are forecast along the coast.

In the Western Cape, morning cloud is expected along the western and southern coasts before the weather becomes clear. In most areas, the weather will be cool or warm, but it will be hot along the west coast and over the Central Karoo. A high UV index is expected.

The western half of the Eastern Cape may expect clear and warm or hot conditions after morning fog in some southern areas. The eastern half is forecast to have morning fog patches south of the escarpment, followed by clear and warm weather.

A very high UV index is forecast for Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, as well as a high one for the Western Cape. Residents are advised to limit prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and use appropriate sun protection. The main fire threat is associated with the Namakwa municipality in the Northern Cape, where extremely high fire risk conditions are expected.

Another hot day is expected in South Africa on Friday as temperatures will rise in many inland provinces, while the eastern part of the country faces isolated precipitation and rain.

The South African Weather Service forecasts hot or very hot conditions in Limpopo, with a heatwave expected to persist in the western part of the Bushveld province. Hot weather is also predicted in Gauteng and the North West province, while rain is expected in parts of Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Eastern Cape.

The service has not issued impact-based warnings for Friday, but it has warned of extremely high fire risk conditions in the local municipalities of Mahikeng and Ratlaue in the North West province.

Rain threatens eastern provinces

The service's precipitation forecast indicates a 30% chance of isolated rains over parts of the eastern and northeastern regions, and the rainfall map shows potential rain zones along sections of the eastern coast.

Mpumalanga is expected to have variable cloudiness in its eastern districts, while the rest of the province will be clear and cool or warm. Isolated light rains and precipitation are forecast along the escarpment.

Limpopo will be partly cloudy and hot or very hot, with isolated light rains and precipitation along the escarpment; the southwestern parts of the province are expected to remain clear.

KwaZulu-Natal is forecast to have cloudy and warm weather with isolated rains and precipitation. Morning fog is expected over the inland areas, and moderate south or southeast winds are forecast along the coast.

The western half of the Eastern Cape will be partly cloudy and cool, with isolated rains and precipitation along the eastern coast. The eastern half will be cloudy and cool, with isolated rains and precipitation south of the escarpment.

Heat will persist in inland provinces

Gauteng is expected to experience clear and warm or hot weather, while the North West province will be clear and hot.

Free State will also be clear and warm or hot, although patches of morning fog are expected in the far eastern parts of the province.

Consistently high temperatures are expected to persist in some parts of the Western Bushveld in Limpopo, prompting the service to issue a heatwave warning. Residents are strongly advised to take precautions against the heat, especially during the hottest hours of the day.

Northern and Western Cape will remain mostly dry

The Northern Cape is expected to have clear and warm or hot weather, although conditions will be cool in the far southern region. Patches of morning fog are forecast in the far southeastern parts of the province.

An increase in moderate or fresh south or southeast winds is expected along the coast in the afternoon.

The Western Cape will be partly cloudy over the southern and eastern districts in the morning, becoming clear elsewhere. Temperatures will be cool or warm, with hot weather expected in the northern parts of the West Coast district.

The weather service forecasts a very high UV index for the Western Cape, while Gauteng is expected to have a high index. The index for KwaZulu-Natal is forecast to be moderate.

Fire danger warning for parts of the North West

Despite the absence of impact-based warnings, the weather service has warned that conditions of extremely high fire danger are expected in the local municipalities of Mahikeng and Ratlaue. Residents in these areas should exercise caution when using open fires and avoid activities that could trigger wildfires.