The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow, level 2 warning for damaging winds from Friday until Saturday, with a 60% chance of rain for Friday.
SUPPLIEDThe warning is in place between Saldanha and Cape Agulhas, with forecasts of strong to gale-force north-westerly to westerly winds that could possibly see roofs being blown off, trees being uprooted and affecting power lines, as well as the risk for road users, particularly high-sided vehicles.
Weather forecast for Friday 10 May 2024.
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) May 9, 2024
Cold front is expected to make landfall in the western parts of the country which will result in showers and rain in places over the Western Cape. Damage winds and waves can be expected over the South-Western Cape with strong interior wind pic.twitter.com/jJ6mTP8d0C
The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre
says it is on standby to deal with any impacts brought on by the forecast.
‘’The public is advised to be very careful outdoors, and to
ensure that outdoor furniture and other items are secured, to minimise the risk
of damage or injury,’’ said Sonica Lategan, City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk
Management Centre spokesperson.
Done by: Esobusi Mkangelwa
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