Heatwave and Extremely High Fire Danger Across Parts of South Africa

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a heatwave advisory for the Free State, North West, and parts of the Northern Cape, with persistently high temperatures expected. Temperatures are forecast to reach 36-40°C in some areas, significantly warmer than usual for this time of year. Concurrently, extremely high fire danger conditions are expected across most of the central interior, including the Northern Cape, southern North West, central and western Free State, and parts of northwestern Western Cape, increasing the risk of rapid fire development and spread.