The Weather Service has adjusted the Level 6 warning for damaging winds in the Western Cape on Sunday, to Level 8.
The forecast is for gale to strong gale force westerly and northwesterly winds, reaching speeds of between 70 and 90km/h, with gusts exceeding 100km/h at times.
City of Cape Town Disaster Risk Management spokesperson, Charlotte Powell says this could result in widespread structural damage, like roofs being blown off, uprooted trees and downed power lines.
Western Cape authorities have issued a warning for people to reconsider travel and outdoor activities and to avoid unnecessary travel over the next week.
Meanwhile, residents of Monwabisi Park in Khayelitsha on the Cape Flats are fearing the coming storm due to hit parts of the Western Cape from as early as tomorrow morning.
