A cold front is pushing through South Africa this Friday, and two regions are feeling it hardest. The South African Weather Service has issued a forecast for very cold, wet, and windy conditions across the southern parts of the Namakwa District in the Northern Cape and the Witzenberg Municipality in the Western Cape.
Residents in these areas should expect a rough combination of biting cold, rain, and strong winds hitting at the same time. That kind of triple weather threat can make even a short trip outdoors feel like a mission, so staying prepared is key.
If you are in either of these regions, now is the time to check on elderly neighbors, keep children warm, and make sure your home is ready for a proper winter bite. The Western Cape and Northern Cape know cold, but days like this one are a reminder that the season still has plenty of fight left in it.
Originally published by AllAfrica.