Rain and storm for Cpt

[Pineapple Smurf]

starting a tiny spit now in Somerset West while i am braaing

 

[zoozi]

It's pelting down lekker here in the southern subs CT, hope the dams are getting the same.

 

[WAslayer]

Only 3.1mm so far has fallen in Oakdale..

 

[Mortymoose]

Lank disappointed up here,
They said it would rain around now....

As I walked home at dusk, I peered to the Heavens, the Moon but a sliver in the darkening skies, the stars twinkling..... and not a blerrie cloud to be seen...

 

[Pineapple Smurf]

7:30pm here and still just a spit now and there, literally nothing

 

[Pineapple Smurf]

8:30pm
Now its coming down here in Somerset West

Lourensford River is flowing nicely

 

[MirageF1]

Persistent, heavy, soaking rain since early evening... lovely

 

[Gordon_R]

Updated wind warning for Sat 27th:

Your weather update: Snuggle up, gale force winds and heavy rain expected over the weekend | News24

Gale force north-westerly to westerly winds of between 62 and 80km/h are expected along the coastal regions between Table Bay and Cape Agulhas, spreading to Plettenberg Bay on Saturday, says the South African Weather Service.

www.news24.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/1276145394632871936

 

[Segg]

So, how have the rains been so far?

 

[genetic]

So, how have the rains been so far?

Pretty poor. Winter rains seem so much more scarce now. It's pretty much July, and we've had only 2 large rain systems.

The only reasons our dams are looking healthier is because of lockdown and a more water-wise province.

The winter rain outlook is looking scary.

 

[jezzad]

16.8mm of rain in the last 24hrs

 

[Gordon_R]

First actual storm damage at our block in ages, caused by a highly unusual event. One of the large circular lids on a water tank became airborne and smashed into an asbestos garage roof. It was probably not secure, but heavy enough not to be considered likely!?

 

[Segg]

First actual storm damage at our block in ages, caused by a highly unusual event. One of the large circular lids on a water tank became airborne and smashed into an asbestos garage roof. It was probably not secure, but heavy enough not to be considered likely!?

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Jeeze how strong were the winds when that happened?
Have you got a picture of the offending lid?

 

[TheMightyQuin]

First actual storm damage at our block in ages, caused by a highly unusual event. One of the large circular lids on a water tank became airborne and smashed into an asbestos garage roof. It was probably not secure, but heavy enough not to be considered likely!?

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Asbestos?!?! Shouldn't that be ripped out and disposed of urgently?

 

[Pineapple Smurf]

pretty strong winds here in Somerset West
even @Captain Beer has battern down the hatches and is no where to be seen

 

[Gordon_R]

It happened just after 9am this morning (quite a bang outside my window). Not a particularly strong wind gust, but my flat is fairly sheltered. The 6th floor roof is definitely more exposed.

The lid is smashed into tiny pieces (off white colour), but its twin in still on the adjacent tank. It is 1.2m in diameter (about 10kg), and made from fiber cement. It is quite bulky, and requires 2 people to lift. Provides access to float valve for plumbing work.

Asbestos roofs are still legal as long as you don't touch it (drilling or cutting). Painting required a certificate and protective gear. Repairs will be complex. And the tank needs a new lid...

Edit: Photo of tank from 2017:



Edit: Likely that turbulence could have had an effect, lift motor room in the background.

 

[Nom Chompsky]

Extremely vicious rain right now (southern suburbs) with strong wind.

 

[Pineapple Smurf]

a friend of mine is at Theewaterskloof Dam now and is picking up gusts of 130km/h
Trees are being split in 2

 

[saor]

Extremely vicious rain right now (southern suburbs) with strong wind.

Ja. Had a run at Newlands forest earlier but glad I'm home now because it's getting hectic out there. Warm drinks & hibernate now.

 

[Gordon_R]

Extremely vicious rain right now (southern suburbs) with strong wind.

I call it horizontal rain, when the wind speed exceeds the vertical fall of the drops...