Polokwane heats up, storms loom this weekend

POLOKWANE – This week, AccuWeather is forecasting a stretch of warm and generally pleasant conditions, with plenty of sunshine through the workweek before more unsettled weather and the chance of thunderstorms return for the weekend and early next week.

Monday will be warm with sunshine filtering through some high clouds, helping temperatures climb to around 29°C.

Tuesday brings another bright day with plenty of sunshine and just a few passing clouds, with highs again near 29°C.

By Wednesday, conditions stay very pleasant with a mix of sun and clouds, and slightly cooler temperatures topping out around 28°C.

Thursday looks mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high near 26°C and light winds.

Friday continues the stretch of nice weather, featuring a blend of sun and clouds and a high around 26°C.

As we head into Saturday, expect a mix of clouds and sunshine along with the chance of a thunderstorm developing in parts of the area, with a cooler high near 23°C.

Sunday will be partly sunny and a bit more unsettled, with the possibility of an afternoon thunderstorm and a high around 27°C.

Looking ahead to next Monday, skies will be partly sunny with a couple of showers and a chance of a thunderstorm later in the day, as temperatures reach around 27°C.