NATIONAL NEWS - The Cape Town Weather Office has issued a Level 2 Impact-Based Warning for Damaging Waves valid from 7 July to 9 July.

Areas in the Garden Route district affected by damaging waves include Bitou, George, Hessequa, Knysna and Mossel Bay.

The South African Weather Service released an advisory for potential severe conditions expected on Tuesday, July 4.

The focus of concern is primarily along the coastal areas between Hondeklip Bay and Cape Agulhas where strong waves are anticipated.

Weather alerts for 4 July 2023

The service issued a Yellow Level 1 weather warning, signifying potentially troublesome wave conditions, particularly for smaller vessels.

These rough seas could pose difficulties for navigation between Hondeklip Bay and Cape Agulhas.

Rain and cold front

In addition, SAWS’s rainfall probability chart shows a 30% chance of isolated showers sweeping across the southern coast of South Africa, reaching from Hermanus to East London.

Meanwhile, residents in the Eastern Cape should brace for an intense cold front rolling in from Tuesday afternoon.

These extreme conditions will linger into Wednesday.

Article: Caxton publication, The Citizen

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