A Yellow Level 1 warning of damaging winds, waves and extremely high fire conditions in some parts of the Western, Eastern and Northern Capes has been issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS).
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In an advisory for Tuesday and Wednesday, SAWS stated that these nearby areas can expect damaging waves, which may make navigation at sea difficult for small vessels and personal watercraft.
‘Strong and gusty westerly to north-westerly winds of 50 to 62km/h are expected to affect the eastern interior of the Northern Cape (Namakwa district), the Breede River and Central Karoo (Western Cape) on Tuesday.
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‘These winds are expected to affect the south-west coast between Slangkop and Cape Agulhas on Tuesday into Wednesday afternoon. Due to the sustained windy conditions, some disruptions may be encountered.
‘Small vessels are at risk of taking on water and capsizing in a locality. Difficulty in navigation at sea can also be expected. Longer travel times are expected as well as localised problems for high-sided vehicles, especially on the N7. Localised damage to formal or informal settlements and some structural damage are possible. Fallen trees may affect transport routes and properties,’ read the advisory.
SAWS has also issued fire danger warnings for the Northern Cape and parts of the Western Cape’s north-eastern region.
‘Be aware of the following: sudden gusty winds if travelling, especially between buildings, fallen trees or power lines. Ensure that all temporary structures are well-anchored. Small boats must stay away from the open sea and seek the shelter of a harbour, river estuary or protected bay. The public, especially the tourists that are not familiar with the routes, is advised to seek alternative routes beforehand,’ SAWS warned.
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