The SA Weather Services have warned of inclement weather conditions expected in the province from today until Tuesday. capestorm capetown rain
The Cape Town office said a gale-force westerly to north-westerly wind reaching speeds of 62-80km/h was expected between Table Bay and Cape Agulhas in the morning, becoming south-westerly and spreading to Plettenberg Bay by evening, but easing from tomorrow morning.
The weather office also warned of high seas with wave heights between 6 to 9 metres between Cape Point and Cape Agulhas in the evening, spreading to Plettenberg Bay and Cape Columbine from this morning, subsiding west of Cape Agulhas from tomorrow afternoon. City of Cape Town Disaster Risk Management spokesperson Charlotte Powell said all relevant City departments and external agencies were on standby to deal with any impacts brought on by the forecast conditions.
“We want to make the public aware of the latest weather warnings and, in particular, highlight the risks of being outdoors. Avoid crossing rivers and swollen streams where water is above your ankles. In buildings, move valuables above the expected flood level. In rural areas relocate animals to higher ground.”
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