Need I say anything? I have decided to close this blog with immediate effect. For several weeks I have been struggling to update this blog via my ADSL Internet subscription. My ADSL line has been so sporadic that it is not worthwhile to continue this blog. The ADSL line would just die at any time and then come back a day or two later. No use in contacting Telkom as we all know by now that it takes hours to get a service from their call centre.
Many of our readers should by now have noticed that very little real time weather observation posts were posted to the Blog. Only a few weather prediction posts were daily added. Weather is a real time "product". No use to try and update a blog after severe weather has already occurred. I have therefor decided that I cannot render a competent weather observation service due to Telkom ADSL downtime and Eskom power issues. I looked at several other options but due to the lack of funding and high costs it is not worth while to go the more expensive route seeing that I personally bear all the costs to upkeep this Blog.
It is my belief that if you render a service to a community then it must be done properly and effectively. You cannot render a "half-baked" service especially when it comes to severe weather where lives might be in danger. I am sure many will understand that either you run a good service or no service at all, there is no in between service.
I would like to thank all those roll players who through the years allowed me to publish many a article, prediction, weather forecast etc. Your inputs are highly appreciated.
Finally: To all our readers: "I am sure that you will find other more useful weather sites to browse. Herewith a few sites that might come in handy."
http://oiswww.eumetsat.org/IPPS/html/MSG/RGB/AIRMASS/index.htm
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/
http://www.1stweather.com/metrocast/george/index.shtml
http://www.weathersa.co.za/home/specialised
http://www.weather-forecast.com/locations/Mossel-Bay/forecasts/latest#forecast-part-0
PLEASE NOTE: I will still run the MSBWXB Twitter account where I will post real time Weather and Disaster related observations, information and reports for
the Southern Cape and Little Karoo via my I-Phone.
Regards
Johan Terblanche
Founder: MSBWX Blog, SAWDOS and SAWDIS Blogs
Mossel Bay - South Africa
12 May 2015
Showing posts with label Mossel Bay Alerts/Warnings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mossel Bay Alerts/Warnings. Show all posts
Wednesday, 13 May 2015
Monday, 23 March 2015
#Weather and #Disaster #Observations Western Cape : 23 March 2015 04h00 SAST - MSBWXB
WARNINGS: ----Nil
WATCHES: -----Nil
SPECIAL WEATHER ADVISORIES: ------Nil
Please Note: The SAWS does not reflect any warnings, watches or advisories in today's pdf (rsa weather summary) weather warnings. This can however not be correct as heavy rainfall and possible flooding is forecast in areas of SA over the next three days.
Herewith more info:
Heavy rain is expected over the central and western Free State, southern North West Province, and eastern parts of the Northern Cape. An intense cut - off low is expected over the western parts of the country from Sunday to Tuesday. The public is advised that heavy rain and flooding can be expected over the northern and eastern parts of the Northern Cape, parts of the North - West and Free - State, as well as the eastern parts of the central and Little Karoo, spreading to the Eden District and Overberg on Monday, persisting into Tuesday morning. Small stock farmers are advised that short period of intense rain leading to localised flooding can be expected.
MOSSEL BAY REAL TIME WEATHER OBSERVATION:
07h00 - 6/8 Cloud. No Wind. 19 Deg/C. Light rain at times.
2mm rain measured on 21 March 2015. 1mm rain measured up to 07h00 on 23 March 2015. All measurements were done at Heiderand, Mossel Bay
WEATHER FORECAST: WESTERN CAPE:
Partly cloudy and warm to hot with isolated showers and thundershowers, becoming scattered to widespread in the east where it will be cloudy. The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh south - westerly along the west coast, otherwise south - easterly, reaching strong. The expected UVB sunburn index: Very High
DISASTER OBSERVATION: WESTERN CAPE:
Nil
For real live updates on fires follow @MSBWXB on Twitter.
- MSBWXB + SAWS
Partly cloudy and warm to hot with isolated showers and thundershowers, becoming scattered to widespread in the east where it will be cloudy. The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh south - westerly along the west coast, otherwise south - easterly, reaching strong. The expected UVB sunburn index: Very High
DISASTER OBSERVATION: WESTERN CAPE:
Nil
For real live updates on fires follow @MSBWXB on Twitter.
- MSBWXB + SAWS
Sunday, 22 March 2015
#Weather and #Disaster #Observations Western Cape : 22 March 2015 17h00 SAST - MSBWXB
WARNINGS: ----Nil
WATCHES: Heavy rain is expected over the central and western Free State, southern North West Province, and eastern parts of the Northern Cape.
SPECIAL WEATHER ADVISORIES: An intense cut - off low is expected over the western parts of the country from Sunday to Tuesday. The public is advised that heavy rain and flooding can be expected over the northern and eastern parts of the Northern Cape, parts of the North - West and Free - State, as well as the eastern parts of the central and Little Karoo, spreading to the Eden District and Overberg on Monday, persisting into Tuesday morning. Small stock farmers are advised that short period of intense rain leading to localised flooding can be expected.
For real time live weather and disaster updates follow @MSBWXB on Twitter
- MSBWXB + SAWS
Sunday, 25 January 2015
#FunnelCloud Observed in the #Mosselbay area (10 December 2014)
Image: Frik (Lone Runner) (Click on image for larger view.)
Rare and amazing image: Although a bit late to report this image is still worthy for record purposes. The image depict a funnel cloud in the Mossel Bay area as observed and photographed by Frik. Thanks Frik for sharing this rare image.
I have been living in Mossel Bay for more than 20 years and this is the first funnel cloud reported in the Mossel Bay area. A few years ago a water spout was reported at Brenton on Sea in the Knysna area. And who say's that Mossel Bay has the second best climate in the world? One never knows what Mothern Nature can throw at you. Always keep and eye on the weather and keep your camera close-by!
Wednesday, 14 January 2015
Mossel Bay municipality addresses weekend drownings
Social media is abuzz after three teenage boys drowned on Sunday afternoon at Diaz Beach in Mossel Bay.
The question about the availability of lifeguards on the beaches in Mossel Bay was raised as there were only lifeguards in town until the previous Saturday.
The three Asla Park teenagers aged 13 and 14 drowned after getting into trouble in strong surf. Two bodies were found beyond the surf on the sea bed while the father of two of the children managed to bring one child ashore.
He was declared dead on the scene.
Mossel Bay Municipality spokesperson Harry Hill has extended the municipality's condolences to the families of the deceased.
He stressed that the municipality only provided lifesaving services during the peak of the holiday season from the middle of December to the 4th of January as the service came at a substantial cost.
"We still have four beaches at this moment which have lifeguards, they are the four blue flag beaches of Mossel Bay, Hartenbos, Little Black River, De Bakker and Santos.
I want to emphasise that Diaz Beach is not a blue flag beach, that is why we have provided the life saving service there for the same period as we did for all the other non Blue Flag beaches." says Hill.
- Algoa FM
The question about the availability of lifeguards on the beaches in Mossel Bay was raised as there were only lifeguards in town until the previous Saturday.
The three Asla Park teenagers aged 13 and 14 drowned after getting into trouble in strong surf. Two bodies were found beyond the surf on the sea bed while the father of two of the children managed to bring one child ashore.
He was declared dead on the scene.
Mossel Bay Municipality spokesperson Harry Hill has extended the municipality's condolences to the families of the deceased.
He stressed that the municipality only provided lifesaving services during the peak of the holiday season from the middle of December to the 4th of January as the service came at a substantial cost.
"We still have four beaches at this moment which have lifeguards, they are the four blue flag beaches of Mossel Bay, Hartenbos, Little Black River, De Bakker and Santos.
I want to emphasise that Diaz Beach is not a blue flag beach, that is why we have provided the life saving service there for the same period as we did for all the other non Blue Flag beaches." says Hill.
- Algoa FM
Monday, 12 January 2015
Three teenagers drown at Dias Beach in Mossel Bay
Opvolg: - Die drie tienerseuns wat gister omstreeks 14:00 by Diasstrand verdrink het, se identiteit is bekend gemaak.
Ziggy Matthysen (14), Lesley Anderson (13) en Nathan Taute (13), drie boesemvriende, is almal afkomstig van 7delaan, KwaNonqaba.
Aanvanklik is gedink dat die een kind 'n meisie was weens sy lang hare.
'n Troosdiens vir die drie kinders sal Woensdagaand, 14 Januarie om 18:00 in 7delaan plaasvind waartydens verskeie predikers sal optree. - Mossel Bay Advertiser
Mossel Bay: At 14h29, Sunday, 11th January, NSRI Mossel Bay duty crew dispatched rescue swimmers and launched the sea rescue craft VODACOM RESCUER II following reports of a drowning in progress at Dias Beach, Mossel Bay. A Police Sea Borderline boat, that was also carrying members of the Police Dive Unit, WC Government Health EMS, the SA Police Services and ER24 ambulance services also responded. On arrival on-scene it was found that three children, 2 boys and a girl, believed to be aged approximately 14 years old and believed to all be friends from Mossel Bay, had been swept out to sea by rip currents while swimming. An unidentified adult female had rescued the girl from the water and had commenced CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) but paramedics declared the girl deceased after CPR was unsuccessful. The Police boat had located and recovered the bodies of both of the boys from the water but both had succumbed to drowning and were both declared deceased by paramedics. The bodies of the 3 teenagers have been taken into the care of the Forensic Pathology Services and Police have opened an inquest docket. Family that were on the scene are being supported by Police trauma counsellors. - NSRI
MSBWX - Once again rip currents claimed three young lives. We need to be vigilant and alert when swimming in the sea. Only swim under supervision and between demarcated areas. Adults need to take responsibility and keep a watchful eye on their children and where they swim.
Mossel Bay: At 14h29, Sunday, 11th January, NSRI Mossel Bay duty crew dispatched rescue swimmers and launched the sea rescue craft VODACOM RESCUER II following reports of a drowning in progress at Dias Beach, Mossel Bay. A Police Sea Borderline boat, that was also carrying members of the Police Dive Unit, WC Government Health EMS, the SA Police Services and ER24 ambulance services also responded. On arrival on-scene it was found that three children, 2 boys and a girl, believed to be aged approximately 14 years old and believed to all be friends from Mossel Bay, had been swept out to sea by rip currents while swimming. An unidentified adult female had rescued the girl from the water and had commenced CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) but paramedics declared the girl deceased after CPR was unsuccessful. The Police boat had located and recovered the bodies of both of the boys from the water but both had succumbed to drowning and were both declared deceased by paramedics. The bodies of the 3 teenagers have been taken into the care of the Forensic Pathology Services and Police have opened an inquest docket. Family that were on the scene are being supported by Police trauma counsellors. - NSRI
MSBWX - Once again rip currents claimed three young lives. We need to be vigilant and alert when swimming in the sea. Only swim under supervision and between demarcated areas. Adults need to take responsibility and keep a watchful eye on their children and where they swim.
Wednesday, 31 December 2014
Mossel Bay Weather, Emergency and Disaster Observation Alert 2014/2015: Setting off Fireworks and Chinese Lanterns!!
The new year is upon us and many parties have been scheduled for later tonight. Many of these parties go hand in hand with the detonation of fireworks to celebrate the beginning of 2015.
Last year several fires were started as a result of the public detonating fireworks in areas of the Southern Cape. Now I hear you say "So what......we are having fun". This attitude is absolutely irresponsible. MSBWX appeal to the public not to detonate fireworks in South Africa this year. In Mossel Bay the detonation of fireworks are totally forbidden. Now this year the detonating of fireworks could have serious effects and could lead to run-away veld fires causing extensive damage. The Southern Cape experience a dry spell and vegetation is very dry.
Wildfires can cause major environmental, social and economic damages. The loss of plantations, wildlife habitat, homes and even lives may result from a devastating wildfire caused by fireworks. The wildfire that does not start is the one that does not have to be fought.
With the current fire risks across the Garden Route area due to dry conditions and increasing urbanization, now is the time to be more FIREWISE.
MSBWX appealing to the public not to set off Chinese Lanterns. Chinese Lanterns are made out of a balsa wood or thin wire frame, a paper shell and a candle in the centre. The candle is lit allowing the generation of heat to send the lantern skyward where it floats through the sky (similar to a hot air ballon) until the candle burns out and then the baloon falls to the ground.
Once Chinese Lanterns are set off they are usually abandoned by the people setting them off and are seldom, if ever, followed by their owners to be properly disposed of wherever they land. It is widely believed to be near impossible to predict what they will do or where they will go once set off as they are at the mercy of the elements of the weather and wind conditions.
Chinese Lanterns are often mistaken by eye-witnesses as red distress flares. They are also feared to be a fire hazard – if they are caught in the wind and land in trees or dry grass fields or on buildings while the candle is still burning.
The NSRI strongly believe that, based on the potential risks that chinese lanterns may pose and based on the number of false alarms that the NSRI respond to, which turn out to be chinese lanterns mistaken to be red distress flares, that the practice of setting off chinese lanterns, into the sky, is irresponsible behavior and should not be practiced.
Do not detonate fireworks or set off Chinese Lanterns!!
-MSBWX + SAWXREP
Sunday, 12 October 2014
Opvolg: Brand by Mosselbaai stortingsterrein
MOSSELBAAI NUUS - "Die brand by die Louis Fourieweg-stortings-terrein is deur brandstigting van die veld agter die terrein veroorsaak, en die brandweer is reeds sedert Maandagaand besig om dit te probeer blus.
"Hulle taak is egter bemoeilik deur wind en ook die feit dat materiaal op stortingsterreine ondergronds smeul wat dit baie moeilik maak om te blus. Die brandweer het Dinsdagoggend 'n stootskraper ingekry in 'n poging om dit geblus te kry," berig die munisipale woordvoerder, mnr Harry Hill.
"Die gebruik vroeër jare om vullis op stortings-terreine te verbrand, word al vir ten minste 10 jaar deur wetgewing verbied, en die munisipa-liteit verbrand sedertdien nie meer vullis op stortingsterreine nie," het mnr Hill Dinsdag by navraag gesê.
Die minimum standaarde wat vereis word vir rommelstorting by 'n vullisstortingsterrein word vervat in 'n lywige dokument uitgereik deur die Departement van Waterwese en Bosbou, wat in lyn is met Afdeling 20(1) van die Omgewings-bewaring-wet 1989 (Wet 73 van 1989).
Volgens mnr Johan Compion, Eden Distriksmunisipaliteit Munisipale Gesondheid en Omgewingsdienste bestuurder, moet die Wes-Kaapse Regering, Departement van Omgewingsake en Ontwikkelingsbeplanning intree sodra daar nie aan die minimum vereistes voldoen word by 'n stortingsterrein nie.
Asma
Intussen het verskeie lesers hul kommer gelug oor die digte rookwalms en -reuk wat sedert Maandagaand oor die woonbuurte tot sover as Hartenbos hang, en berigte is ontvang van kinders wat mediese behandeling vir asma moes kry.
Lesers het ook hul kommer uitgespreek oor die verswakte bejaardes in die hoësorgeenhede van die onderskeie ouetehuise wat naby die stortingsterrein geleë is.
Die skoolhoof van Garden Route Primêr, mnr Nicholas Gertse, het sy kommer oor die situasie uitgespreek en berig dat ouers van leerders van sy skool oor asma, sinus en ander asemhalingsverwante probleme kla.
Die Mossel Bay Advertiser het op 10 Mei 2013 berig oor 'n soortgelyke brand.
Die munisipaliteit het op daardie stadium reeds aangekondig dat hulle voornemens is om die stortingsterrein in 2014 te sluit en tot dan net die storting van tuin-afval daar toe te laat. Na wat verneem word is hierdie proses tans steeds onderhewig aan 'n omgewingsimpakstudie.
Toé het die munisipaliteit in 'n verklaring gesê, "Daar word ook beoog om in die nuwe finansiële jaar die terrein verder toe te kamp, bykomende personeel aan te stel en sekuriteit na ure in te stel, sodat mense nie onwettig toegang tot die terrein het nie."
Die terrein is sedertdien aan die Louis Fourieweg-kant egter nie toegekamp nie.
Dit is nie duidelik of die res van die terrein wel omhein is nie. Brandbestryders het onverpoos gewerk om die brand te blus en versterkings van Groot-Brakrivier is ingeroep om Mosselbaai se personeel by te staan. Intussen gons dit op sosiale netwerke namate mense hul misnoë met die situasie te kenne gegee het.
Die volgende kommentaar is op ons Facebook-blad ontvang:
* Faizel Porter: ('n) Stortingsterrein in die onmiddellikke woongebied bly steeds onaanvaarbaar. Die brand van vullis was in die verlede 'common practice'. Storting kan nie 'n verskoning wees slegs deurdat die brand van vullis gestaak is nie. Die gemors moet buite die onmiddellike leefarea geskuif word. Die gemeenskap wat erg hierdeur geraak word, is juis die gemeenskap wat die ergste onder mediese probleem gevalle soos TB en ander siektes geteister word. Die seewindjie wat die vernaamste is in die gebied waai al die mikroskopiese kieme en stof in die rigting. Onvoorsiene brande wat deur die bloodstelling van hierdie vullis veroorsaak word, is maar een van die enkele probleme wat die gesondheid van ons mense bedreig. Munisipaliteit moet dit regtigwaar skuif.
* Owen Finley: I always laugh when we win a 'greenest municipality' award. It's like they totally overlook the massive petrochemical refinery, the over development of places like Diaz beach, and the massive smoldering landfill situated at the entrance to our town, right next to our biggest settlement.
* Maria du Plessis: Haai maar dis darem toe-vallig dat Groot Brak vullisterrein ook die hele naweek tot vandag toe ook brand en hier was nie eens 'n brandweer nie. Groot Brak was hele naweek onder rook.
* Randall Meyer: Daar was geen brandstigting, moenie mense blameer Mosselbaai Munisipa-liteit kyk hoe warm was dit gister kon die vuur nie as gevolg daarvan ontstaan het nie.
* Stevin Seconds: Die munisipaiteit se verantwoordelikheid om toe te sien dat toestand by stortings terein onder beheer is!
* Linda du Plessis: OMW people. Just go visit North West province, Gauteng and the Nor-
then Cape this time of year and then count your blessings.
* Owen Finley: Linda I agree with you, but that's why we live in Mossel Bay instead of JHB. Also Jozi doesn't claim to be eco friendly in any way. It's more about counting your rates and taxes than your blessings.
* Morné van der Berg: Ugh, sies, ons moes heel nag die reuk verduur.
* Shannon O'Malley: The smoke is becoming unbearable, my 2year old is asthmatic and not coping very well! What to do, it's terrible in Hartenbos!
* Ian Berry: Exactly. One can only imagine what it must be like living right next to the site.
Klik hier vir 'n vorige nuusflits.
ARTIKEL: NICKEY LE ROUX, MOSSEL BAY ADVERTISER-JOERNALIS
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
Mossel Bay: Water supply interruption tonight
MOSSEL BAY NEWS FLASH - Weather permitting, the water supply to
consumers in Mossel Bay Central Business District will be interrupted
either partially or completely between 17:00 and 07:00 today, Tuesday 17
June and Wednesday, 18 June, respectively.
If the weather is not suitable on these days, the disruption will take place the day after.
Please note that the hours mentioned above are provisional and depending on circumstances, the interruption could be longer or shorter.
- Mossel Bay Advetiser
If the weather is not suitable on these days, the disruption will take place the day after.
Please note that the hours mentioned above are provisional and depending on circumstances, the interruption could be longer or shorter.
- Mossel Bay Advetiser
Sunday, 13 April 2014
Mosselbaai - Geen skade na chloorgas ontsnap
MOSSELBAAI NUUS - 'n Ontsnapping van chloorgas weens by die Pinnacle
Point-rioolsuiweringsaanleg het geen impak op die omgewing gehad nie.
Volgens 'n verklaring deur die munisipale woordvoerder, mnr Harry Hill, is die silinders onmiddellik toegedraai sonder dat daar enige nadelige gevolge vir mens of natuur was.
"Die oorsaak en plek van die gaslek, 'n klep wat nie behoorlik gesluit het nie, is intussen herstel. Dit is die enigste vorm van chloor wat by die aanleg gebruik word, en dit word as standaardprosedure in die suiweringsprosesse gebruik.
"Die gesuiwerde rioolwater word vir besproeiingsdoeleindes na die opgaardam van die Pinnacle Point-gholflandgoed gepomp, en hulle vraag is so groot dat die aanleg nie genoeg kan voorsien nie. Geen gesuiwerde rioolwater, wat in elk geval aan streng standaarde gestel deur die Departement van Waterwese moet voldoen, word van die rioolaanleg weggevoer sodat dit in die see kan beland nie," sê mnr Hill.
- Mossel Bay Advertiser
Volgens 'n verklaring deur die munisipale woordvoerder, mnr Harry Hill, is die silinders onmiddellik toegedraai sonder dat daar enige nadelige gevolge vir mens of natuur was.
"Die oorsaak en plek van die gaslek, 'n klep wat nie behoorlik gesluit het nie, is intussen herstel. Dit is die enigste vorm van chloor wat by die aanleg gebruik word, en dit word as standaardprosedure in die suiweringsprosesse gebruik.
"Die gesuiwerde rioolwater word vir besproeiingsdoeleindes na die opgaardam van die Pinnacle Point-gholflandgoed gepomp, en hulle vraag is so groot dat die aanleg nie genoeg kan voorsien nie. Geen gesuiwerde rioolwater, wat in elk geval aan streng standaarde gestel deur die Departement van Waterwese moet voldoen, word van die rioolaanleg weggevoer sodat dit in die see kan beland nie," sê mnr Hill.
- Mossel Bay Advertiser
Wednesday, 9 April 2014
Heavy/Dense fog observed in the Mossel Bay area - 9 April 2014 07h15
Very dense fog this morning in parts of Mossel Bay. The fog can clearly
be seen on the latest satellite image as a white band stretching along
the southern and western coastline. Please drive careful!
Images: Eumetsat + MSBWX (Click on images for larger view.)
Thursday, 20 March 2014
St Blaize (Mosselbaai) Ligtoring is 150 jaar oud
Aangesien die Mosselbaai hawe in 1860 verbeter is om aan die invoer- en uitvoerbehoefte van die streek te voorsien, is die versoek vir ’n ligtoring in Mosselbaai in 1861 deur die Mosselbaai Hawe Raad aan die Kaapse regering gerig. Die Britse regering van daardie tyd het egter die versoek geweier, aangesien hulle onder die indruk was dit die ligtoring slegs die hawe sou bedien.
Die bou en instandhouding sou deur die Kaapse regering gedoen moes word en aangesien daar ten tye van die versoek baie probleme op die Oos-Kaap grens was, sou die Kaapse regering nie nog die ligtoring ook kon onderhou nie.
Daar was egter genoeg seevaartbedrywighede om ’n ligtoring te regverdig en in 1862 is kontrakteur John Goodman gehuur om die ligtoring en kwartiere te bou vir £927.
’n Lig is bestel vanaf Wilken & Kie in Engeland vir £550 en was ontwerp om in gunstige weersomstandighede vir 15 myl sigbaar te wees. Bouwerk het in Oktober 1862 begin.
Die lig is amptelik vir die eerste keer gebruik op 15 Maart, 1864. Die ligtoring is beman deur ene John Armstrong en hy het sy werk verrig vir £90 per jaar.
Verskeie ligte is, soos wat die tegnologie verbeter het, geïnstalleer en die eerste elektriese lig is op 6 April 1933 geaktiveer. Die lig is met afstandbeheer vanaf die kontrolekamer beheer, maar die bemanning moes die trappe uitklim om die klokwerk met die hand te gaan opwen. ’n Motor is eers in 1970 geïnstalleer om die werk te verrig.
Die eerste mishoring is op 15 Mei 1915 geïnstalleer en die eerste radiotoring op 6 Januarie 1959.
Cape St Blaize ligtoring was ’n baie gewilde basis om by te werk. Meeste ligtorings was op verafgeleë eilande waar personeel baie afgesonderd was. Hier kon die personeel se vroue egter ook werk en vir die publiek was dit natuurlik ’n gewilde plek om te besoek.
Daar is ’n donasiehouertjie geplaas vir fooitjies aan die opsigter wat mense rondgewys het en ’n dagboekinskrywing toon dat in Junie 1933 die bedrag van 2/6d in die houer was nadat 750 mense die ligtoring besoek het!
Vandag is die toring ten volle outomaties en word beman deur een senior en nog twee personeellede.
Die vierkantige wit toring is 20.5m hoog en staan 73m bokant seevlak. Die huidige elektriese mishoring is op 24 Julie 1989 geïnstalleer. Die 450 000 CD lig bereik 22 seemyl en flits twee maal elke 15 sekondes. Die posisie van die ligtoring is 34.11.10 grade Suid en 22.09.25 grade Oos.
Die terrein word netjies onderhou en die ligtoring is, afgesien van ’n waarskuwing vir die skeepvaart, die trots van Mosselbaai.
Besoekers is welkom om die ligtoring te besoek op weeksdae, tussen 10:00 en 15:00. Toegang tot die ligtoring is moontlik teen ’n minimale fooi.
ARTIKEL: TERSIA MARAIS - Mossel Bay Advertiser
Saturday, 8 March 2014
Rooigety in Mosselbaai
MOSSELBAAI NUUS - Mosselbaaiers word gewaarsku om nie skulpvis vars uit die see te eet terwyl die rooigety voortduur nie. Op Woensdag, 5 Maart, is rooigety veral baie duidelik in die baai opgemerk.
Tog sorg die rooigety snags vir 'n skouspel van fosfor-liggies op die branders. Fosforliggies is 'n algemene verskynsel wat saans tydens rooigety gesien kan word wanneer die branders breek.
Rooigety word gewoonlik veroorsaak deur verskeie spesies mikroskopiese, eensellige alge, oftewel dinoflagellate. 'n Toename in hierdie eensellige alge veroorsaak dat die suurstof in die water gou opgebruik word, wat daartoe lei dat baie visse doodgaan.
Rooigetye kom in warm oseane en in kalm kuswaters voor, gewoonlik die tyd tussen die einde van die warm maande en die begin van die reënseisoen.
Dit kan 'n paar uur tot etlike maande duur, afhangende van heersende toestande in die gebied.
- Mossel Bay Advertiser
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