Strong winds, rough seas for Richards Bay

The SA Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning this (Friday) morning for damaging wind and rough seas along the coast between Margate and Richards Bay.

The weather service warned that as result of strong wind and waves, there might be difficulty in navigation at sea, as well as localised disruption to small harbours and ports, with small vessels at risk of taking on water and capsizing.

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Residents are urged to exercise caution amid the bad weather conditions, particularly at sea.

Overall, cloudy and cool conditions with isolated showers are expected along the KZN coast with a forecast of cold weather in the extreme southwest.

The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh southwesterly later in the day.

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