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wind
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‘Hairdryer’ Winds: The Strange Weather Phenomenon Contributing To Worldwide Wildfires
21 Aug 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
Similar to what we Capetonians call a bergwind, these terrifying underrated gusts have been linked to the increase of erratic wildfires as well as the collapse of ice shelves.
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Looks Like The Garden Route Is Blowing Away This Weekend
02 Dec 2022 by Jacqui / No Comments
This is good news for those of you attending an event today where you need to make awkward small talk.
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Remarkable ‘Hovering’ Plane Trying To Land At Heathrow During Storm [Video]
21 Feb 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Storm Eunice has been causing havoc on the landing strips, forcing a Qatar Airways jet to attempt a unique landing.
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These Cape Town Areas Will Be Smashed By The Weekend Storm
26 Nov 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The Western Cape is bracing itself for a storm this weekend, bringing with it gale-force winds.
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Folks In The Western Cape Are Advised Not To Step Outside Lightly Over The Weekend
24 Nov 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) sent out a yellow severe weather warning for parts of the Western Cape from Thursday, November 25 until Saturday, November 27.
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Golden Gate Bridge Makes A Weird, Loud Humming Sound And Some People Have Had Enough [Video]
14 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
There’s an eerie hum emanating from the Golden Gate Bridge when strong winds blow, which is more often than not.
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Cape Wind So Strong It Blew This Truck Over [Video]
10 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Gale force winds in the Western Cape yesterday were so strong that eve massive trucks couldn’t withstand them.
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People Holding Onto Poles During Cape Windy Weekend [Images+Videos]
18 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The wind was borderline offensive over the weekend. If you braved the outdoors, you probably had a tough time making your way through the city.
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Crazy Footage Shows A Tornado Tearing Through KwaZulu-Natal [Videos]
13 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Residents of the Mshwati district were hit hard by a tunnel of wind that tore through the area, ripping up trees and destroying property.
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“Vet F*kop” – Here’s The Bloubergstrand Weather Video Everyone’s Talking About
24 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Torrential rains and heavy winds battered Bloubergstrand on Tuesday, carrying away furniture and tipping boats. At least it gave us this classic video clip.
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Strong Winds Launch Umbrella Man Into The Air Like Mary Poppins [Video]
01 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Mary Poppins has nothing on this man in Turkey, who was lifted into the sky by an umbrella during a passing storm.
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Will Sunday’s Cape Town Cycle Tour Be Cancelled?
08 Mar 2019 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
In 2017, wind speeds of 100 km/h led to the Cape Town Cycle Tour being cancelled. Let’s take a look at Sunday’s weather.
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Terror On Board As Freak Winds Batter Cruise Ship [Videos]
08 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Passengers onboard the Norwegian Escape found themselves scrambling for footing when freakish winds rocked the boat.
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The Coal (And Carbon) Required To Charge That ‘Clean’ Electric Vehicle Of Yours
06 Nov 2018 by Carrie / 2 Comments
Bloomberg compared the mileage and efficiency of various fuels, in order to determine whether electric cars really are the most eco-friendly way to travel.
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Powerful Cape Wind Blows Over Massive Lorry [Video]
22 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
In a classic tale of truck versus wind, the truck comes out second best in Klawer when strong Cape winds blew it over on the N7.
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250km/h Winds – The Most Radical Visuals From Hurricane Michael In Florida
11 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
The most powerful hurricane to ever hit Florida is leaving a trail of devastation in its wake, as it floods towns and snaps trees like twigs.
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The Simple Reason Clifton Properties Cost More Than Camps Bay [Video]
07 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Although Clifton and Camps Bay could easily be equals, there’s one minor phenomenon that is most probably the cause of Clifton properties being more expensive. Do you agree?
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Cape Town Is Hitting Gale Force 9 Today – Three Away From A Hurricane
07 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Today’s south easter his coming in hard, reaching gust levels of up to 81 kph. You might want to tie down your garden furniture before it ends up in someone else’s yard.
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You May Well Experience The Strongest Winds Of Your Life Tomorrow
21 Apr 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Prepare for a beast of a day in the Mother City, some weather sites predicting gusts of winds close to 100 km/h during the day.
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Plane Hovers Dead Still In The Sky During This Incredible Crosswind Landing [Video]
29 Mar 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Strong winds are a force to be reckoned with and when you’re a commercial pilot, you have to deal with it as if your training for it was nothing.
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[MORE IMAGES] Mental Cape Town Wind Leaves Path Of Destruction
22 Jul 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Whilst we are no strangers to a bit of southeaster the last 24 hours have seen us battered by some excessive conditions. The struggle was real.
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California Storms So Big People Surf On Lake [Video]
12 Dec 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A massive storm descended upon California, this can only mean one thing: Surf’s up dudes! Check out this incredible waves here!
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Cape Town’s Wind Is So Strong It Blew Over The Old Cable Car [Pics]
03 Dec 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Capetonians know the notorious South Easter very well. It has moved through the city at a rate of knots for years. Now it’s causing havoc at the bottom of Table Mountain.
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Cape Town Wind Strands Cruise Liner In Harbour – A Full Round Up Of Hurricane Gatiema [PICS + VIDEO]
30 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Cape Town’s two-day spree of wind gusts reported to range between 50 and 120kph are the topic du jour at the moment. So much so that a name was coined for this particularly beastly South Easter on Twitter: #HurricaneGatiema. The hashtag trended in Cape Town shortly after lunch time. #hurricanegatiema is […]
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1 Dead, 20 Injured Following Tower Collapse At Linkin Park Concert In Cape Town – [+ Band Statement]
08 Nov 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 6 Comments
Cape Town was visited by some distant cousin of hurricane Sandy yesterday, with 50km/h+ winds. Sadly for some concert goers, a massive advertising tower was blown over at Cape Town stadium, crashing to the ground, killing 1 and injuring some 20 others.
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