JOHANNESBURG - Residents in parts of KwaZulu-Natal have been warned to prepare for a cold and windy weekend.
This is as strong winds and isolated showers and rain are expected to sweep across the province.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging winds from Friday.
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The warning, according to SAWS, follows the passage of a cold front, accompanied by a ridging high-pressure system.
"Winds are expected to reach around 40km/h, with gusts of up to 80km/h," the SAWS said.
The conditions are expected to leave trails of disruption; as such, members of the public and motorists are urged to be vigilant during this time.
Those involved in maritime activities have also not been spared.
"The strong winds could pose a risk to small vessels, with the possibility of boats taking on water or capsizing. Small harbours and ports could also experience temporary disruptions.
"The conditions may also affect transport routes and travel services, particularly where trees are brought down by strong winds. High-sided vehicles could face difficulties on exposed roads, high-level routes and bridges due to crosswinds," the SAWS said.
These conditions across parts of the province are expected to continue to Saturday with cold to cool temperatures.
The SAWS does, however, reveal that some areas could experience warmer weather.