Weather warning: Damaging winds ahead on Wednesday

As the cold front grips parts of the country this week, strong and damaging winds are also expected to sweep through KZN on Wednesday.

The South African Weather Service has issued a level 2 warning for damaging winds, anticipated to affect coastal regions and the inland districts of Harry Gwala, uMgungundlovu, uThukela, Amajuba, uMzinyathi and Zululand.

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This could cause disruptions to road travel due to crosswinds and the risk of fallen debris, together with disruptions to port activities and challenging conditions for small maritime vessels.

A level 2 warning for damaging waves is also in place for tomorrow (Wednesday). The affected areas include: Big Five Hlabisa, Mandeni, Mfolozi and uMlalazi.

The SAWS  said very rough seas with wave heights of 4.0 to 5.5m are expected from Wednesday afternoon to early morning on Thursday.

Extended weather forecast for Wednesday and Thursday, 21-22 May 2025:
Partly cloudy and cold to cool with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers, except in the north-eastern parts. Snow is possible on the mountain peaks in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday.#saws #saweather pic.twitter.com/x3c2oFPXMs

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) May 19, 2025

Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi has urged residents to exercise caution during the bad weather conditions and adhere to warnings.

“The possibility of sea spray affecting coastal roads, beachfronts and adjacent communities.

“Potential service disruptions due to uprooted trees which might damage powerlines,” said Buthelezi.

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