Heavy winds batter Ladysmith due to cold front approaching
The cold front will bring cooler weather conditions to Ladysmith on Saturday
Strong winds have been battering Ladysmith since this morning (June 14).
The current windy conditions are caused by a cold front which is currently over the Western Cape.
These conditions are likely to affect Ladysmith throughout the day.
The South African Weather Service urges people not to burn anything outdoors, as there is a risk of veld fires easily spreading due to the heavy winds.
Currently, the wind speed in Ladysmith is 11 knots, which translates to just over 20km/h.
Also read: Weather Warning: Cold and rainy conditions predicted for Ladysmith
Also read: Weather Update: Cold day in store for Ladysmith after snowfall on the Drakensberg
In Ulundi, the current wind speed is 16 knots or almost 30km/h.
The cold front will bring cooler weather conditions to Ladysmith on Saturday.
(Information taken from South African Weather Service by forecaster Ayanda Mtsele)
Click to receive news links via WhatsApp. Or for the latest news, visit our webpage or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Join us there!
