WARNINGS:
1. Heavy falls of rain is expected in places over the Cape Metropole and Overberg tomorrow (Thursday) that can result in localised flooding.
2. A gale force north-westerly 65-75km/h is expected tomorrow (Thursday) between Cape Point and Cape Agulhas and in places over the interior of the Western Cape Province and southern interior of the Northern Cape.
What can we expect from this cold front:
1. Always the possiblilty of Severe Weather
2. Moderate to heavy rain
3. Strong to near gale force winds
4. Possible Flooding
5. Cold weather conditions
6. 10% chance of light snowfalls over the high mountains
7. Veldfires (Fires detected over the past 24 hours in SA : 282
8. Rough Seas (4 - 6m today but increase to >9m along the EC Coast by late tomorrow and Saturday)
9. Possible storm damage
10. Bergwind conditions ahead of the first cold front
Finally: Do not underestimate any weather system. MSBWX will monitor this front closely and will bring you updates as this system moves across the country.
SAWXREP need your real time weather observations i.o.w. if you observe heavy rain, flooding, strong wind, rough seas, storm damage etc. Please inform the SAWXREP so that we in turn can keep the public informed. Tweet us at @SAWXREP or post on our Facebook timeline by clicking HERE. Do not assume that SAWXREP knows for certain that severe weather has occurred. Help us to spread the word about severe weather and NEVER assume that your weather observation report is not important. SAWXREP would like to hear from you.
- MSBWX + SAWXREP
