GARDEN ROUTE | KAROO NEWS - The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging wave conditions along the coastline stretching from Alexander Bay to Plettenberg Bay, with hazardous seas expected to persist until Friday evening.
According to the advisory, moderate risk conditions are anticipated, with large waves likely to disrupt navigation at sea. The warning particularly highlights the danger to small vessels, which may struggle in the swell and could potentially take on water or capsize.
The public and maritime operators are urged to exercise caution. Small boat owners are strongly advised to avoid heading out to sea, while larger vessels should remain alert and monitor updates from marine authorities.
Conditions are expected to gradually subside from Friday evening, bringing some relief to affected regions.
Very cold conditions are expected in places over the Eastern Cape interior on Friday, 1 August.
Regional weather forecast:
Cloudy along the south coast and adjacent interior until early afternoon, otherwise fine and cold, but cool in the west. The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh south-westerly to westerly along the south coast becoming moderate easterly in the afternoon, otherwise moderate to fresh southerly to south-easterly. The expected UVB sunburn index: High
Partly cloudy and cold with isolated showers and rain along the coast and adjacent interior. The wind along the coast will be fresh to strong westerly.
Partly cloudy and cold to cool with isolated showers along the coast. The wind along the coast will be fresh to strong south-westerly.
Expected temperatures:
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