Foggy mornings and isolated showers expected in KwaZulu-Natal
'We're starting tomorrow with some morning fog patches over parts of KwaZulu-Natal,' said Odirile Modipa, a forecaster.
'The fog will gradually lift, but isolated showers are expected to continue through the afternoon.'
The province is expected to remain relatively calm, with temperatures barely crossing the 20°C mark. Durban will drop to 13°C overnight, while Pietermaritzburg can expect a low of 9°C. Maximum temperatures are forecast at 22°C in Pietermaritzburg and 17°C along the cooler coastal regions.
Modipa noted, 'KwaZulu-Natal can also expect quite a cool day, with Pietermaritzburg only peaking at a maximum of 22°C and coastal areas around 17°C.'
The isolated showers will affect Western KwaZulu-Natal the most as the weather system affects the central interior as it pushes eastward. While rainfall will be light, farmers and residents should remain alert for reduced visibility and damp conditions.
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