STRONG WIND WARNING NUMBER SIX ISSUED BY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE AT 7:00AM THIS MORNING ON FRIDAY, 10th JANUARY 2025.
A STRONG WIND WARNING IS STILL CURRENT FOR WATERS OF TEMOTU PROVINCE.
SITUATION: A TROUGH LIES JUST SOUTH OF SOLOMON ISLANDS WHILST A WESTERLY WIND FLOW PERSISTS OVER THE COUNTRY.
EXPECT WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS TO REACH 20 TO 25 KNOTS OVER WATERS OF TEMOTU PROVINCE.
SEAS WILL BE MODERATE TO ROUGH WITH MODERATE WESTERLY SWELLS (2.5-3.5 METERS).
EXPECT POOR VISIBILITY IN HEAVY RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORM AREAS.
PEOPLE IN THOSE AREAS SHOULD TAKE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES AS SUCH STRONG WINDS HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO IMPACT LIVES AND PROPERTIES.
SEA TRAVELERS ARE URGED TO CONSIDER SAFETY ACTIONS AS SUCH WINDS CAN PRODUCE DANGEROUS WAVE CONDITIONS WHICH ARE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL BOATS.
PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
THE NEXT STRONG WIND WARNING WILL BE ISSUED AT 4:00PM THIS AFTRNOON.
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-SI Met
