Cold Fronts and Severe Weather North & South Cape

The South African Weather Service has issued a detailed forecast indicating that a series of significant cold fronts are expected to affect the Western and Northern Cape regions until Sunday, 14 July. These weather systems are anticipated to bring intermittent heavy rainfall, snowfalls, very cold conditions, strong coastal and interior winds, and very rough seas. The public and small stock farmers are advised to take necessary precautions.

Severe Weather Alerts: Impact-Based Warnings (Thursday-Saturday)

A. Yellow Level 4 Warning for Damaging Winds:

Regions Affected: Coast between Lambert’s Bay and Mossel Bay, southern parts of Namakwa (Northern Cape), City of Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Overberg, Central Karoo, western parts of Garden Route (Western Cape).
Dates: Thursday and Friday (11-12 July 2024).

B. Yellow Level 4 Warning for Disruptive Rain:

Regions Affected: West Coast, eastern Cape Winelands, Overberg districts (Western Cape).
Date: Thursday, 11 July 2024.
Impact: Damage to roads and bridges.

C. Orange Level 6 Warning for Disruptive Rain:

Regions Affected: Witzenberg and Swartland municipalities (Western Cape).
Date: Thursday, 11 July 2024.
Impact: Flooding and possible mudslides.

D. Orange Level 8 Warning for Disruptive Rain:

Regions Affected: City of Cape Town, Drakenstein, Stellenbosch municipalities (Western Cape).
Date: Thursday, 11 July 2024.
Impact: Severe flooding and possible mudslides.

E. Yellow Level 4 Warning for Damaging Waves:

Regions Affected: Coastal areas between Alexander Bay and Plettenberg Bay.
Dates: Thursday and Friday (11-12 July 2024).
Impact: Difficulty in navigation at sea.

F. Yellow Level 4 Warning for Disruptive Rain:

Regions Affected: City of Cape Town, Swartland, Drakenstein, Stellenbosch, Theewaterskloof municipalities.
Dates: Friday through Saturday (12-13 July 2024).
Impact: Localized flooding of roads and settlements.

Regional Weather Forecast

Below is a detailed weather forecast for various locations in the affected regions:

Location	Min Temp (°C)	Max Temp (°C)	Wind Direction	Wind Speed (km/h)	Rain Probability (%)	Morning Condition	Afternoon Condition
Beaufort West	11	15	WNW	19	0%	Cloudy	Cloudy – Partly cloudy
Prince Albert	8	16	WNW	9	0%	Cloudy	Partly cloudy
Ladismith	13	15	NW	9	0%	Partly cloudy	Partly cloudy
Oudshoorn	14	18	NW	9	0%	Partly cloudy	Partly cloudy
Hermanus	14	16	NW	28	60%	Light rain	Light rain
Cape Agulhas	13	16	WNW	19	30%	Light rain	Light rain – Partly cloudy
Swellendam	14	15	NNW	9	30%	Light rain	Light rain – Partly cloudy
Riversdale	14	17	WNW	9	0%	Partly cloudy	Partly cloudy
George	14	18	W	9	0%	Partly cloudy	Partly cloudy
Knysna	15	20	SW	0	0%	Partly cloudy	Partly cloudy
Plettenberg Bay	14	18	WSW	9	0%	Partly cloudy	Partly cloudy