SPECIAL SAWS WEATHER ADVISORIES: An intense cold front is expected over Western, Northern and Eastern
Capes on Wednesday to Thursday. The public and small stock farmers
are advised that heavy rain, localized flooding, ver
y cold conditions, snow
falls, strong winds, gale force maritime winds and very rough seas can
be expected.
National Severe Weather Observations: HIGH FIRE RISK - A
high fire risk is currently experienced in parts of South Africa and
special care needs to be taken in the Southern Cape, Karoo and Northern Cape. 457 fires
were detected over the past 24 hours in South Africa. Please contact your nearest fire fighting unit, Working on Fire
or Local Fire Fighting Service when fires are observed. The earlier a
fire is detected to better the chances of extinguishing the fire.
General Weather Observations: The latest forecast
predictions reflect the possibility of scattered rain showers over the West and
South Western parts of the Western Cape. Moderate to fresh north
westerly winds are expected, becoming westerly to
south westerly later. A light South Easterly is expected along the South Coast. A fairly intense cold front is approaching the country from the West and
is expected to make landfall on Wednesday, 27 August 2014.
National Disaster Observations: None
- MSBWX + SAWXREP + SAWS
