The Cape Town Weather Office severe weather alert – Damaging Winds on Thursday 9 July 2020
Strong north-westerly winds (60-75 km/h) are expected over the Western Cape on Thursday (9/7/2020) but strong gale (80-100 km/h) wind is expected over the Central Karoo, Little Karoo, Cape Winelands, Overberg and coastal regions between Cape Columbine and Cape Agulhas of the Western Cape spreading to Plettenberg Bay by Thursday evening and subside by Friday morning.
Precautions: Strong damaging winds
Stay indoors, where possible away from the windows that open towards the severe winds.
Be aware of the following: sudden crosswinds if traveling especially between buildings, fallen trees or power lines, and flying debris.
Small boats must stay away from the open sea and seek the shelter of a harbour, river estuary, or protected bay.
Parked aircraft should be pointed into the direction of the wind and secured.
Listen to the radio or TV for warnings and obey the instructions from disaster management officers.
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