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Wind speeds of 135km/h recorded during Western Cape storm

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Nicole McCain and Lisalee Solomons
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A tree fell on a home in Stellenbosch due to strong winds and heavy downpours. (Marvin Charles/News24)
A tree fell on a home in Stellenbosch due to strong winds and heavy downpours. (Marvin Charles/News24)

Wind speeds during the recent storm in the Western Cape clocked more than 135km/h.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) said the highest wind speed was recorded at Cape Point on Sunday, measuring 135.72km/h.

SAWS senior forecaster Lauren Smith added that 116.64km/h was recorded in Slangkop and Kommetjie, while 115.2km/h was recorded at the Molteno Reservoir in Cape Town.

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