Tag Archives: Cape Town storm

One of the Rainiest Days

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was one of the rainiest days in Cape Town. It began with a strong black south-easter that blew in a serious cold front. Just before the rain began, I noticed the NSRI Rescue Boat 10 out … Continue reading →

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A Good Day for David

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was a good day for David but not such a good day for you! You have tonsillitis! This seems to be a right of passage for 5-year olds. It’s very uncomfortable, but you will get better … Continue reading →

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High Winds Warning

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We got a high wind warning. Apparently there is some more ferocious wind expected. A black south-easter of note is expected to roar across the Cape tomorrow. It’s a yellow level 4 warning, although the … Continue reading →

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Storm Warning

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… …that began calm and still but has picked up now. It’s expected to be a stormy night with a strong black south-easter blowing bringing with it the threat of heavy rain. I think it’s mainly … Continue reading →

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Stormy Stormy Monday

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That it rained and blew almost all day.  The storm last night resulted in very strong winds, which to be honest, I thought would have ended by this morning, but they continued for most of … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Day – Stormy Night

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… That was beautiful and calm to start but this evening there is already quite a wind that has blown up and a storm is expected to sweep over the Cape dumping quite a bit more … Continue reading →

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Mid-Altitude Cyclone

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day that… A massive storm hit Cape Town. It was initially described as a mid-altitude cyclone that was expected to form close to Cape Town. It led our builder to baton down the hatches, board up … Continue reading →

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Storm Damage

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We woke up to heavy winds and driving rain. When my phone rang at 6:45am and it was David, my heart immediately started beating a little faster. As soon as I heard his voice, I … Continue reading →

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Storm Damage and Breaking Ground

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Helga

Last night’s storm was pretty significant. This morning when I left for gym I was surprised by some of the damage. There were a number of trees down and a lot of debris on the road. We ourselves had our … Continue reading →

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Massive Storm

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Helga

As I write, the wind is picking up at a hectic pace. The doors and windows are rattling and every now and you can hear the trees rustling and the wind gusting. There’s a lot of rain on the way to … Continue reading →

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Not a Single Car on Ou Kaapse Weg

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Helga

That was our experience when Mike and I went off to the airport to pick up Julian. There was not a single car on Ou Kaapse Weg going or on our return. But there was a reason. It was 00-45am when … Continue reading →

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The Storm

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Helga

I think everyone who lives in Cape Town will have a story about the storm. It’ll probably be in the end a full 24 hours of wind and rain, although our little neighbourhood has pretty much stood firm through it … Continue reading →

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Lull Before The Storm

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Helga

Today has been a beautiful winter’s day. Very little wind and some perfect sunshine. The washing got dry and has been bought in. As I enjoyed the day, I was reminded that it is the lull before the storm. This … Continue reading →

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