Tuesday weather: 40°C heat and extreme fire danger in the west
SAWS warns of 36°C to 40°C heat in Namakwa and the Western Cape interior on Tuesday 10 November 2026, plus extremely high fire danger in the Northern Cape, North West and Free State.
Tuesday, 10 November 2026, will be very hot to extremely hot in parts of the Northern Cape and the Western Cape interior, with highs of 36°C to 40°C. The SA Weather Service (SAWS) has also warned of extremely high fire danger across most of the Northern Cape and parts of three other provinces (The Citizen, citing SAWS).
There are no storm warnings for Tuesday. The east of the country will be cloudy and cool, with isolated showers possible in northern KwaZulu-Natal (The Citizen).
Which areas are under Tuesday's warnings?
| Warning | Areas |
|---|---|
| Very hot to extremely hot, 36°C to 40°C | Parts of the Namakwa District in the Northern Cape and the interior of the Western Cape |
| Extremely high fire danger | Most of the Northern Cape, southern North West, central and western Free State, and places in the north-western Western Cape |
Source: SAWS warnings for 10 November 2026, reported by The Citizen. Check SAWS warnings for updates.
What does extremely high fire danger mean for me?
It means a small fire can spread quickly and be hard to control. On Monday SAWS issued a red level 10 fire warning for Groblershoop, Prieska, Augrabies Falls and Twee Rivieren, where the Fire Danger Index went above 75 (The South African).
In warning areas, don't burn rubbish or veld, don't throw cigarette ends into dry grass, and report smoke or unattended fires to emergency services straight away (The South African).
What is the weather in my province on Tuesday?
| Province | Tuesday forecast |
|---|---|
| Gauteng | Partly cloudy and warm, UV index high |
| Mpumalanga | Morning fog on the Highveld and escarpment, then partly cloudy and warm, hot in parts of the Lowveld |
| Limpopo | Partly cloudy and warm to hot |
| North West | Fine and hot, partly cloudy in the afternoon |
| Free State | Fine and warm to hot, partly cloudy in the afternoon in the centre and east |
| Northern Cape | Morning coastal fog, then fine and hot to very hot, cool on the northern coast |
| Western Cape | Fine and warm to hot, very hot in the central and northern interior, UV index very high |
| Eastern Cape (west) | Fine and hot to very hot, warm on the coast |
| Eastern Cape (east) | Morning fog south of the escarpment, then fine and warm to hot |
| KwaZulu-Natal | Morning fog inland, then partly cloudy and warm to hot, UV index extreme |
Source: The Citizen, citing SAWS.
Will it stay hot for the rest of the week?
Yes, for most of the country. SAWS expects fine, warm to hot weather from Tuesday through at least Thursday, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms returning to the eastern interior from Friday into the weekend (SAnews).
How do I stay safe in the heat?
Drink plenty of water, limit outdoor activity in the hottest part of the day, wear a hat and sunscreen, and check that children, older people and pets have shade and water (The Citizen). SAWS also asks the public to follow only official forecasts and warnings and not to share unverified weather posts (SAnews).
FAQ
Where will it be hottest on Tuesday 10 November?
Parts of the Namakwa District in the Northern Cape and the Western Cape interior, where SAWS expects highs of 36°C to 40°C.
Which provinces have fire danger warnings on Tuesday?
Most of the Northern Cape, southern North West, central and western Free State, and places in the north-western Western Cape.
When will thunderstorms return?
SAWS expects isolated to scattered thunderstorms over the eastern interior from Friday into the weekend.