WEATHER WARNING: VELD FIRE 08 - 09 SEPT, DAMAGING WIND 09-10 SEPT, AND COLD FRONT 10-11 SEPT 2023

 Hazard

Affected Municipalities

Valid From (SAST)

Valid To (SAST)

 Veld Fire Conditions

Beaufort West, Breede Valley, Hantam, Kannaland, Karoo Hoogland, Khâi-Ma, Laingsburg, Langeberg, Oudtshoorn, Prince Albert

08/09/23 08h00

09/09/23 18h00

 Discussion: The warm temperatures, dry conditions and strong winds could result in the development of runaway and veld/bush fires.

 Impact: Conditions are such that the FDI index is above 75. Under these conditions fires may develop and spread rapidly resulting in damage to property and possible loss of human and/or animal life.

 Instruction: Fire teams, labour and equipment are to be placed on stand-by. A first sign of smoke, every possible measure should be taken in order to bring the fire under control in the shortest possible time.

Alert Level

Affected Municipalities

Valid From (SAST)

Valid To (SAST)

Advisory

Beaufort West, Breede Valley, Drakenstein, Hantam, Karoo Hoogland, Laingsburg, Langeberg, Prince Albert, Witzenberg

10/09/23 00h00

11/09/23 00h00

Discussion: A series of cold fronts are expected to affect the Western and Northern Cape on Saturday and Sunday. This will cause day time temperatures to drop significantly on Sunday and Monday where maximum temperatures may be below 10°C in places over the southern Namakwa (N. Cape) and the interior of Western Cape. Snowfalls are possible over the mountainous areas. General windy conditions will accompany the cold and wet weather.

Impact: Due to the wind chill factor, temperatures may feel colder than the measured values.

Instruction: The public and small stock farmers are advised that loss of vulnerable livestock and crops can be expected due to the combination of very cold, windy and wet conditions.