Weather warning issued for Western Cape as cold front set to make landfall over weekend
Most of the expected rain will fall over the Cape Winelands, Overberg and City of Cape Town on Saturday, while strong winds are expected to arrive on Friday.
An image of rainfall. Picture: Pexels
CAPE TOWN - A cold front is expected to make landfall in the Cape this weekend and the weather office has issued a yellow level 4 warning.
Most of the expected rain will fall over the Cape Winelands, Overberg and City of Cape Town on Saturday, while strong winds are expected to arrive on Friday.
City Disaster Risk Management Spokesperson, Sonica Lategan: "Potential impacts from the forecast could include uprooted trees, damage to roofs, an increased risk of runaway fires and disruption of coastal activities. We urge residents to secure objects on their properties that could be carried away by the wind, like outside furniture and to be mindful of potential damage to garage doors, sliding doors and windows."
Lategan has warned motorists and passengers to be cautious.
"When travelling, please be on the lookout for obstructions on the roadway, like fallen trees or other debris. Any weather-related emergency can be reported to the city's public emergency communications centre on 021 480 7700."