South Africans Share Videos of Violent Cape Town Winds, SAWS Warns of Severe Weather

• South Africans on social media shared videos from different parts of the Western Cape, which showed the extent of the violent winds
• The South African Weather Service warned that there would be severe weather patterns on the coastline of the country
• SAWS spokesperson Hannelee Doubell told Briefly News what South Africans should expect for the rest of the week
• Some of the videos showed cars being blown off bridges, while another showed a person being blown against the wind

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WESTERN CAPE — The South African Weather Service (SAWS) warned that severe weather would occur along the southwest and southeast coastline, and they were not kidding. Videos from social media showed the force of the violent winds, which not only pushed people but also blew cars away.

SAWS warns of severe weather

According to a statement sent to Briefly News by the SAWS, a combination of strong gale-force winds resulted in a negative storm along the southwest and southeast coastline of South Africa. The SAWS also warned that this would coincide with a tidal low and may restrict shoreline transportation and affect shoreline infrastructure.

SA shares videos of rough winds

Netizens on X shared various videos of the rough winds affecting people. @WeGittinGot posted a video of a man struggling to walk in the wind's direction.

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@GomolemoMzansi shared a video where two cars collided because of the wind. The other vehicle was blown over the bridge while the strong winds capsized another.

@VehicleTrackerz posted two videos. One video shows a truck lying on its side while another is blown clean off the Huguenot Tunnel bridge.

SAWS speaks to Briefly News

Speaking to Briefly News, SAWS spokesperson Hannelee Doubell shared what type of weather Mzansi could experience for the rest of the week.

"The weather is quite settled for the next few days. Some showers are expected over the central parts of the country, spreading to the south-east coast. No warnings are issued at this stage. But the public is advised to always follow the latest weather forecast on radio, television, online at www.weathersa.co.za or on social media," she said.

Mzansi worried about the strong winds

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South Africans were scared for the residents of the Western Cape.

Gee said:

"Prayers to those affected by this storm."

Lolo said:

"I pray for their safety."

God's promise said:

"It's scary too."

Crazy Isht said:

"It's a dangerous place to be in right now."

MphoTheQueen said:

"Imagine that wind pushing a car! What more a human being?"

KZN, Limpopo and Mpumalanga were affected by heavy rain

In a similar article, Briefly News reported that KZN, Limpopo and Mpumalanga experienced heavy rainfall in March this year.

SAWS issued warnings that the area would experience heavy rainfall due to a tropical low-pressure system off the coast of Mozambique.

Source: Briefly News