Category: Weather

Weather Alert: Fog and Isolated Showers Hit South African Provinces Amid Cold Front

Apr 21 2025 • Posted in: Weather

South Africa woke up to heavy morning fog in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, while isolated showers and thunderstorms hit parts of Limpopo, North West, and the eastern Cape. The southwestern coast felt the impact of a cold front, dropping temperatures and bringing pockets of rain.

North African Saharan Dust Heads Towards Portugal, Bringing Hazy Skies and Health Warnings

Jun 5 2024 • Posted in: Weather

Portugal braces for a wave of Saharan dust, known as 'calima,' expected to cause hazy skies and reduced visibility from Tuesday to Thursday. The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) has issued warnings for respiratory precautions and forecasts similar conditions in Spain and the UK.