Mwera winds on Lake Malawi and Lake Chilwa
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Mwera winds on Lake Malawi and Lake Chilwa
Expired: Strong Mwera winds
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Language:
en
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Future
Severity:
Severe
Certainty:
Likely
Time period
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Issued Aug. 27, 2024, 3:47 p.m.
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Effective: Aug. 27, 2024, 3:47 p.m.
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Onset: Aug. 29, 2024, 8 p.m.
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Expires: Sept. 4, 2024, 3:49 p.m.
Area
Lake Malawi, Lake Chilwa, Lake Malombe and Shire River
Event Description
Mwera winds with speed of up-to 45km/h are expected to blow on Lake Malawi and L. Chilwa from Thursday night, 29 August 2024 to Wednesday evening 4 September, 2024. The Mwera winds are likely to cause high water waves of about 1.5 m.
Instructions
1. Avoid using small boats and canoes. 2. Avoid swimming. 3. Avoid fishing. 4. Big ships like MV Ilala must also take necessary precautions to ensure safe navigation.