Localised flooding was reported in parts of the Western Cape province following heavy rainfall predicted by the South African Weather Service (SAWS). Image: Pixabay
Weather: Rain and isolated showers in these THREE provinces
Rain and isolated showers are expected in three provinces on Wednesday, 9 August, according to the sa weather service.
Localised flooding was reported in parts of the Western Cape province following heavy rainfall predicted by the South African Weather Service (SAWS). Image: Pixabay
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says isolated showers are expected along the east coast (KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape) with drizzle along the escarpment of Mpumalanga on Wednesday, 9 August.
ISOLATED SHOWERS IN THREE PROVINCES
Here’s the weather outlook in the three provinces:
- EASTERN CAPE
The Western half: Cloudy and cool with morning isolated showers and rain along the coast and adjacent interior. It will become partly cloudy in the afternoon.
- KWAZULU-NATAL
Temperature: Cloudy and cool but cold in the south-western high grounds. Isolated showers are expected along the coast and adjacent interior.
- MPUMALANGA
Temperature: Fine in the morning, otherwise partly cloudy and cool to warm, becoming cloudy along the escarpment in the afternoon where evening drizzle can be expected.
WEATHER WARNING: DAMAGING WAVES IN THE WESTERN CAPE
Meanwhile, saws has issued a Yellow Level 1 warning for damaging waves in the Western Cape and Northern Cape.
The warning is valid from Tuesday, 8 August until Thursday, 10 August.
The weather service said South-westerly swell of 4 – 4.5m with a period of 15 seconds is expected along the coast between Alexander Bay and Cape Agulhas from Tuesday evening, 8 August, spreading to Plettenberg Bay on Wednesday morning, 9 August while subsiding on Thursday, 10 August.
“In addition, fresh to strong south-easterly winds are expected to accompany the swells and thus likely result in very rough and choppy seas,” the weather service said.
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POSSIBLE IMPACTS
- Difficulty in navigation at sea for small vessels and personal watercraft (e.g. kayaks) are expected.
- Localised disruption of small harbours and/or a ports could also occur.
- Small vessels are at risk of taking on water and capsizing in a locality.
- Localised disruption to beachfront activities is also possible.
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