- Level 6 warning for disruptive rain issued for Cape Town, Drakenstein, and Stellenbosch.
- Multiple weather warnings, including Level 4 and Level 2, for various parts of Western and Eastern Cape.
- Cape Town forecast: heavy rain, strong winds, and temperatures ranging from 11°C to 15°C.
- Potential impacts: flooding, mudslides, property damage, difficult driving conditions, and disruptions to coastal activities.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued multiple weather warnings for Cape Town and surrounding areas, with the most severe being an Orange Level 6 warning for disruptive rain.
Cape Town weather warnings for Tuesday, 9 July 2024
This warning covers the City of Cape Town, Drakenstein, and Stellenbosch municipalities.
Cape Town
Drakenstein
Stellenbosch
Residents are advised to prepare for potential flooding and mudslides, which could severely impact daily activities and infrastructure.
Additional warnings include a Yellow Level 4 warning for disruptive rain over the West Coast, northern parts of the Cape Winelands, and western parts of the Overberg districts.
Cape Winelands
The anticipated impacts include flooding and damage to roads and bridges.
The Western and Central interior of the Eastern Cape are under a Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging winds, which could lead to property damage and difficult driving conditions.
Cape Town weather forecast: Here’s what to expect
For Tuesday, 9 July 2024, Cape Town is expected to experience heavy rain throughout the day, with a total precipitation of approximately 45 mm.
Temperatures will range between a low of 11°C and a high of 15°C. The winds are forecasted to be strong, reaching speeds up to 50.4 km/h, primarily from the north-northwest.
The weather conditions will result in widespread showers and rain over the southwestern parts of the Western Cape, with isolated to scattered showers along the west coast and the central interior.
Strong northwesterly winds will shift to westerly along the south coast. The UVB sunburn index is low, suggesting minimal risk from sun exposure despite the stormy weather.
Weather warnings issued for these parts of the Western Cape
Beyond Cape Town, several other areas in the Western Cape are under weather warnings.
An Orange Level 6 warning for damaging waves has been issued between Table Bay and Struisbaai, and a Yellow Level 4 warning for damaging waves between Cape Agulhas and Plettenberg Bay.
These warnings indicate difficulty in navigation at sea and potential disruptions in small harbours and ports.
A Yellow Level 6 warning for storm surge is in effect between Plettenberg Bay and East London, posing a risk of flooding in low-lying coastal areas and disruptions to beachfront activities.
Additionally, a Yellow Level 4 warning for storm surge between East London and Mazeppa Bay could lead to localised flooding and further disruptions.
