As the weekend approaches, millions of South Africans can finally look forward to a well-earned break from their busy schedules. However, what weather conditions awaits the communities of Newcastle, Ladysmith, and Vryheid over the next three days?
According to AccuWeather, residents should not expect much sunshine this weekend.
The forecast indicates cooler temperatures, cloudy skies, and a significant chance of rainfall and thunderstorms across the region.
Let’s take a closer look at AccuWeather’s forecast for the next three days:
Friday, 4 April 2025
Newcastle: A predominantly cloudy day is expected, with temperatures reaching a high of 20°C. Periods of rain are forecast for the afternoon, while evening temperatures will drop to a cool 15°C, accompanied by a thunderstorm.
Ladysmith: A cool and rainy day is on the horizon, with temperatures peaking at 19°C. The evening will see a drop to 16°C, with scattered showers and a thunderstorm expected overnight.
Vryheid: Cloudy skies, scattered showers, and a thunderstorm are predicted, with daytime temperatures reaching 20°C. Evening temperatures will fall to 14°C, accompanied by persistent rainfall.
Saturday, 5 April 2025
Newcastle: Another cloudy day is in store, with morning thunderstorms expected and temperatures peaking at 22°C. By evening, temperatures will drop to 14°C.
Ladysmith: A cloudy day with isolated afternoon thunderstorms is forecast, with temperatures climbing to 23°C. Evening temperatures will dip to 14°C, with scattered thunderstorms persisting.
Vryheid: Expect cloudy skies and scattered thunderstorms, with a daytime high of 20°C. The evening will be cooler at 14°C.
Sunday, 6 April 2025
Newcastle: Another cloudy day awaits, with widely scattered thunderstorms throughout the day. Temperatures will peak at 22°C before dropping to 14°C in the evening.
Ladysmith: Cloudy conditions will persist, with temperatures reaching 24C. Evening temperatures are forecast to drop to 16°C, and will be accompanied by rainfall.
Vryheid: Scattered thunderstorms and cloudy conditions are expected, with a high of 21C during the day and a low of 15°C at night.
Be sure to have a good weekend and stay safe. With persistent rainy weather expected be cautious on the roads.