Weather warning: Damaging winds ahead for KZN coast
The level 2 warning for damaging winds has been issued by the SA Weather Service.
ALSO READ: WATCH: Successful rescue of distressed sailing yacht near Richards Bay
'A passage of a cold front results in strong southerly to south-westerly winds along the coast on Friday, with average speeds of 25 to 35 knots, gusting 35 to 40 knots.
The impact will be hard felt between Port Edward and Mtunzini later [Thursday] evening, spreading to Kosi Bay by Friday.
Potential impacts
• Difficulty in navigation of vessels at sea
• Small vessels at high risk of taking on water and capsizing within locality
• Beachgoers are urged to heed the warning as beachfront activities could pose a danger
Weather outlook for Friday & Saturday, 01 – 02 August 2025.
Partly cloudy conditions are expected over the eastern parts of the country, with isolated showers. Otherwise, fine & cold to cool, but it will be warm in places in the north.#saws #weatheroutlook #southaricanweather pic.twitter.com/w84H8ymV4D
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) July 30, 2025
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