SAWS issues weather warning for damaging waves in Garden Route area

Posted by Taylah Strauss on 19 January 2022

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level two weather warning for the following areas: Bergrivier, Bitou, Cape Agulhas, Cederberg, Cape Town, George, Hessequa, Kamiesberg, Knysna, Matzikama, Mossel Bay, Nama Khoi, Overstrand, Richtersveld, Saldanha Bay, Swartland, and Table Bay.

The warning is issued for damaging waves, valid from January 17 until January 20. These conditions can lead to difficulty in navigation at sea, particularly in the areas between Cape Point and Plettenberg Bay.

Small vessels and personal watercraft are at risk of capsizing under these conditions. Small harbours or ports are at risk for localised disruptions, and localised damage to coastal infrastructure can also be expected. Beachfront activities may be halted.

Small vessels are advised to seek shelter at either inlets, bays, or harbours.

Picture: Pexels

ALSO READ

Central Drakensberg recorded 422mm of rain since start of January






yoast-primary - 1004431
tcat - Travel news
tcat_slug - travel-news
tcat2 - Travel news
tcat2_slug - travel-news
tcat_final -