CAP Alert · Actual

Thunder followed by Cold conditions

Expected: Rain/Wet Spell
Minor severity
Urgency Future
Severity Minor
Certainty Likely
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 27 Sep 2026 17:16
  • Effective 27 Sep 2026 18:00
  • Onset 27 Sep 2026 20:00
  • Expires 01 Oct 2026 17:05
Severity
Extreme
Severe
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Minor

Isolated Thundershowers Countrywide and Cold Conditions in the south

Area

All provinces

Event description

Beginning Tuesday, 29 September through Thursday, 01 October 2026, weather conditions across Zimbabwe are expected to change as cool, moist south-easterly winds interact with a mid-level atmospheric system. Rain, occasionally accompanied by thunder, lightning, and strong winds, will affect parts of Masvingo from Tuesday morning, before spreading to other provinces later in the day. From Wednesday 30, cloudy and cool conditions are expected, with rain likely in provinces such as Masvingo, Matabeleland South, and the southern parts of Manicaland, while thunderstorms remain possible in other areas.

Instructions

The public, particularly farmers and vulnerable groups, is advised to take precautions against strong winds and lightning. Daily updates will be provided through official media channels, and residents are strongly urged to follow guidance issued by the Department of Civil Protection.