CAP Alert · Actual

Mwera winds over Lake Malawi and other water bodies

Expired: Mwera winds on Lake Malawi
Moderate severity
Urgency Expected
Severity Moderate
Certainty Likely
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 22 Apr 2024 10:16
  • Effective 22 Apr 2024 10:16
  • Onset 26 Apr 2024 22:00
  • Expires 29 Apr 2024 22:00
Severity
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Mwera winds over Lake Malawi and other water bodies

Response

Prepare

Area

Lake Malawi, Shire river, Lake Malombe, Lake Chilwa

Event description

Strong Mwera winds with speeds of up to 35km/h are expected to be blowing over Lake Malawi,Lake Malombe,Lake Chilwa and Shire river, which are expected to cause high water waves of greater than 1.5 meters.

Instructions

Avoid swimming, fishing and sailing over Lake Malawi,Shire River,Lake Malombe,Lake chilwa during this period to avoid loss of life and property.