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The Herald
08-05-2025
- Climate
- The Herald
Capetonians in for weekend cold front with gale-force wind, big waves
Capetonians were warned on Thursday to batten down the hatches before an incoming weekend cold front with damaging wind and waves forecast along the coast. 'The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow level 4 warning about damaging wind and waves associated with an incoming cold front,' said City of Cape Town disaster risk management spokesperson Sonica Lategan. 'The forecast is for strong to gale-force northwesterly to westerly winds along the Western Cape coast between Friday evening and Saturday evening, with the wind starting to moderate from Saturday afternoon. 'Potential effects could include uprooted trees, damage to roofs, an increased risk of runaway fires and disruption of coastal activities.'
Time Out
08-05-2025
- Climate
- Time Out
Cape Town weather does not look lekker for Mother's Day weekend
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is the bearer of some bad news ahead of the upcoming weekend - we are in for some stormy weather, Cape Town! A Yellow Level 4 warning has been released by SAWS ahead of anticipated damaging winds and waves in and around Cape Town. According to Sonica Lategan, the City of Cape Town's Disaster Risk Management spokesperson, the strong winds will start on Friday, with heavy rain expected on Saturday. "Potential impacts from the forecast could include uprooted trees, damage to roofs, an increased risk of runaway fires and disruption of coastal activities. We urge residents to secure objects on their properties that could be carried away by the wind, like outside furniture and to be mindful of potential damage to garage doors, sliding doors and windows," Lategan said in a statement on Thursday. "When travelling, please be on the lookout for obstructions on the roadway, like fallen trees or other debris. Any weather-related emergency can be reported to the city's public emergency communications centre on 021 480 7700." The storm is expected to clear by Mother's Day on Sunday, so if you had planned anything outdoors, you may still be able to make those memories with mom. However, we suggest monitoring the weather as the weekend progresses to ensure you will be in the clear... literally. Cape Town emergency numbers Should you require assistance over the weekend, please take note of the emergency numbers below: TIME OUT RECOMMENDS:
TimesLIVE
08-05-2025
- Climate
- TimesLIVE
Capetonians in for weekend cold front with gale-force wind, big waves
Capetonians were warned on Thursday to batten down the hatches before an incoming weekend cold front with damaging wind and waves forecast along the coast. 'The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow level 4 warning about damaging wind and waves associated with an incoming cold front,' said City of Cape Town disaster risk management spokesperson Sonica Lategan. 'The forecast is for strong to gale-force northwesterly to westerly winds along the Western Cape coast between Friday evening and Saturday evening, with the wind starting to moderate from Saturday afternoon. 'Potential effects could include uprooted trees, damage to roofs, an increased risk of runaway fires and disruption of coastal activities.'
News24
08-05-2025
- Climate
- News24
Cape Town on high alert for stormy weekend weather
Cape Town authorities are on high alert following a weather warning ahead of a cold front expected at the weekend. Sonica Lategan, City of Cape Town Disaster Risk Management spokesperson, said that the South African Weather Service issued a Yellow Level 4 warning about damaging winds and waves associated with an incoming cold front this weekend. In the SAWS' colour-coded weather warning system, yellow indicates a moderate risk of impact that requires caution and awareness, while orange indicates that higher-risk impact is expected, requiring increased attention and preparation. SAWS uses the numbers to indicate the likelihood of weather-based impacts occurring. Levels 2 and 6 are high, and Level 4 is low. 'The forecast is for strong to gale force north-westerly to westerly winds along the Western Cape coastline between Friday evening and Saturday evening, with the wind starting to moderate from Saturday afternoon,' said Lategan. Weather outlook for Friday & Saturday, 9 - 10 May 2025. Fine & cool to warm, but it will be partly cloudy over the south western interior with isolated to scattered showers & thundershowers on Saturday, 10 May 2025. #saws #weatheroutlook #southafricanweather — SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) May 7, 2025 She added that potential impacts could include uprooted trees, damage to roofs, an increased risk of runaway fires and disruption of coastal activities. 'The public is urged to secure objects on their properties that could be carried by the wind, like outside furniture, and to be mindful of potential damage to garage doors, sliding doors and windows,' she said. 'When travelling, please be on the lookout for obstructions on the roadway, like fallen trees or other debris.' Any weather-related emergency can be reported to the City's Public Emergency Communication Centre on 021 480 7700.
