The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 4 warning about damaging winds and waves associated with an incoming cold front this weekend.

The forecast is for strong to gale force north-westerly to westerly winds along the Western Cape coastline between Friday evening and Saturday evening, with the wind starting to moderate from Saturday afternoon.

Potential impacts could include uprooted trees, damage to roofs, an increased risk of runaway fires and disruption of coastal activities.

The public is urged to secure objects on their properties that could be carried by the wind, like outside furniture, and to be mindful of potential damage to garage doors, sliding doors and windows.

When traveling, please be on the lookout for obstructions on the roadway, like fallen trees or other debris.

Any weather-related emergency can be reported to the City  of Cape Town’s Public Emergency Communication Centre on 021 480 7700. Source: City of Cape Town