Rain and storm for Cpt

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Cr419 said:
How bad is this projected to be? There is not a cloud in site in Stellenbosch yet.
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I think its going to be ****ing chaos. The ground is also very hard now due to now rain so that water can not seep into the ground wuick enough so its going into the roads etc.
 
Tikkop said:
Hopefully the Medi-Clinic in Somerset West won't float away again.
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After the last flooding, CoCT ripped up the roads and laid down new storm water pipes. I'm lucky as my house is about half a metre above ground level. Some of my neighbours were not so lucky and woke up to water knee high in their bedrooms.
 
The met office is forecasting a chance of winds of 35 knots gusting to 50 knots on Wednesday between 10:00 and 14:00
 
Just received an SMS from my son's school that they will be closed tomorrow due to the storm.
 
The_Mowgs said:
I think its going to be ****ing chaos. The ground is also very hard now due to now rain so that water can not seep into the ground wuick enough so its going into the roads etc.
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I'm with this guy. We are already battening down what hatches we can...
 
Snapshot from yesterday.
Sat imagery still one frame out for today, should be up soon.
 
signates said:
Just received an SMS from my son's school that they will be closed tomorrow due to the storm.
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Isn't that a bit dramatic, is it really expected to be that bad? There is currently just a slight breeze in Stellenbosch and not a cloud in sight. Unless this is the proverbial calm before the storm.
 
@Rouxenator , hows that bike ride looking bro :D eish


Western Cape schools to be closed on Wednesday as monster storm looms

Cape Town - In an unprecedented decision, all schools in the Western Cape will be closed on Wednesday following repeated warnings of adverse weather conditions in the province.

The South African Weather Service issued a severe weather warning for flash flooding, hail, and gale force winds in the Western Cape on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

High wind speeds of up to 90km/h or higher are possible, with rainfall of up to 50mm within 24 hours in certain areas.

In a statement on Tuesday, Western Cape education department head Brian Schreuder said the decision was taken in the best interests of pupil and teacher safety.

"The storm may damage some schools, which could place learners and staff at risk, as well as those who commute to school, especially in rural areas," he said.

READ: Cape Town prepares for mudslides, flash floods, gale force winds

The South African Weather Service had informed the education department that weather conditions would abate on Thursday, Schreuder said.

"We will be working with schools to ensure that the programme returns to normal [on Thursday] and we request their understanding and cooperation in the circumstances," he said.

Principals can report any storm damage to schools to the Safe Schools Call Centre at 0800 45 46 47.

"We appreciate the concern and co-operation of our principals and will work closely with schools to deal with issues resulting from the storm," Schreuder said.
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http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/N...-on-wednesday-as-monster-storm-looms-20170606
 
:crylaugh: Actually with all this hype I am very keen to take the bike just for the fun of it. However my mechanic has given up and said I might need the car tomorrow. So at least I will be dry. Taking it to Cool Co AC on Monday :(
 
Cr419 said:
Isn't that a bit dramatic, is it really expected to be that bad? There is currently just a slight breeze in Stellenbosch and not a cloud in sight. Unless this is the proverbial calm before the storm.
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One would swear we live in Tornado alley , instead of in a place where relatively standard albeit windy North Westerly storm is about to hit us.
 
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