South African Weather Service Archives

Western Cape braces for recovery after severe storm leaves hundreds destitute

By Ragheema Mclean The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 4 warning for the Western Cape on Tuesday, cautioning residents about strong winds and rainfall affecting various parts of the province. As Cape Town grapples with the aftermath of gale-force winds and heavy downpours, hundreds of residents in neighboring communities find themselves destitute. Speaking on VOC’s Ramadhan AM on Tuesday, Disaster Risk Management Spokesperson Charlotte Powell […]

9 April 2024

Local

Cold front expected over parts of Western, Eastern Cape

The South African Weather Service has reiterated that a cold front is expected over parts of the Western and Eastern Cape this Easter weekend. Thunderstorms are expected in parts of the North West, the Free State, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal. SABC Weather forecaster, Azwi Tuwani says, “The City of Cape Town will peak at a maximum of 20 degrees. Looking at the weekend, on Saturday, we are seeing cool conditions […]

7 April 2023

News

CT residents brace for severe weather conditions

The City of Cape Town has issued a weather warning to residents with rainy conditions and possible snowfall expected over the coming days. The City's Disaster Risk Management Centre's spokesperson, Charlotte Powell, said the South African Weather Service had confirmed that an intense cold front is expected over the Western Cape on Sunday into Monday. "Forecasts of heavy rainfall, strong winds, very cold conditions and possible snowfall over high-lying areas […]

29 June 2018

South African Weather Service

Western Cape braces for recovery after severe storm leaves hundreds destitute

Cold front expected over parts of Western, Eastern Cape

CT residents brace for severe weather conditions

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