WEATHER: Cape Town braces for sunny, windy Friday

Cape Town is set for a bright and breezy day, as the forecast calls for largely clear skies and strong winds.

According to AccuWeather, expect afternoon temperatures to peak at around 24 °C, with the night cooling down to about 17 °C.

Throughout the day, the southeasterly wind will pick up significantly, with sustained speeds near 35 km/h and gusts reaching up to 70 km/h in the late afternoon.

The UV index will be very high.

As evening falls, the wind is likely to remain gusty, tapering only slightly, while skies stay clear.