The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a pair of Orange Level 5 warnings as another cold front approaches. Images: SAWS.
Orange level 5 gale force wind warning for Cape Town and coastal towns on Monday
Orange Level 5 warning issued for Cape Town and coastal towns in the Western Cape as another cold front brings near gale to gale force winds.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a pair of Orange Level 5 warnings as another cold front approaches. Images: SAWS.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued an Orange Level 5 warning for wind in the Western Cape. The strong winds are associated with another cold front that is expected to hit the drenched province. The weather warning matrix indicates there is a medium chance of significant impacts.
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Cape Town, coastal towns brace for wind
The Western Cape wind warning is valid from midnight until 18:00 on Monday, 19 June.
“The passing cold front is expected to be associated with near gale to gale force westerly to northwesterly winds (60 to 80km/h, gusting up to 100km/h)…” said the weather service.
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The cold front is expected to move over the Western Cape on Monday. There is also a wind and waves warning valid for the coast from Alexander Bay in the Northern Cape to Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape. Wave of heights of up to eight metres is forecasted.
The City of Cape Town and coastal towns along the southwestern and south coast of the province will be affected.
Western Cape MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, said the provincial government was concerned about the latest weather system, which is predicted to cause more heavy rain in the Cape Winelands and Overberg municipalities and potentially lead to more flooding.
“Also predicted are large swells and gale-force winds along our coastline, as well as near gale-force winds in the Central Karoo. The rain is expected to be followed by freezing temperatures in the interior of the province on Wednesday, after which conditions are expected to improve,” said the department.
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The potential impacts include:
- Structural damage (formal or informal settlements).
- Transport routes and services may be affected by wind and falling trees.
- Interruption to electricity and communication.
- High-sided vehicles may encounter difficulties on the N2 highway.
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