This alert updates the previously published alerts below:

CAP Alert · Actual

Mwera winds on lake Malawi and lake Chilwa

Expired: Strong Mwera winds
Moderate severity
Urgency Immediate
Severity Moderate
Certainty Observed
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 27 Jun 2024 15:57
  • Effective 27 Jun 2024 20:00
  • Onset 27 Jun 2024 18:00
  • Expires 30 Jun 2024 15:56
Severity
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Mwera winds on Lake Malawi

Area

Lake Malaw, Lake Chilwa

Event description

Mwera winds will continue blowing on Lake Malawi, Lake Chilwa and other water bodies until Saturday, 29th June 2024. As such, all lake users are advised to continue exercising caution.

Instructions

1. Avoid swimming. 2. Avoid using small boats and canoes. 3. Do not allow children to play near the mentioned lakes.