The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issues an extreme fire danger warning for parts of the Eastern Cape on Tuesday. The warning follows expectations of cool, fine weather across much of the country, which SAWS says will continue for the day. In several provinces, including areas affected by the warning, SAWS forecasts morning fog. Alongside the fog, temperatures are expected to range from cool to warm depending on the region. While the weather is generally described as fine and relatively mild, SAWS highlights that fire conditions remain a concern in the Eastern Cape. The agency’s message indicates that even with cooler and clearer conditions, environmental factors can still create conditions that increase the risk of fires. The forecast therefore combines broad guidance about day-to-day weather—fine conditions and morning fog—with a specific risk alert for extreme fire danger in designated parts of the Eastern Cape. Residents and local authorities are expected to take the warning into account in managing fire risk during the day.