Warning on Mwera Winds
Alert Severity:
Extreme
Severe
Moderate
Minor
Mwera winds are expected to start blowing on Lake Malawi on 22nd May 2025.
Expired: Mwera winds
Yellow severity
Language:
en
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Immediate
Severity:
Moderate
Certainty:
Likely
Time period
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Issued Wed 21 May 2025 11:32
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Effective: Wed 21 May 2025 11:32
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Onset: Thu 22 May 2025 10:00
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Expires: Sun 25 May 2025 12:00
Area
Lake Malawi, Lake Chirwa, Lake Malombe Lake Chiuta
Event Description
The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services would like to warn the Malawi nation that Mwera winds are expected to start blowing on Lake Malawi and other lake water bodies from Thursday night 12th May 2025 with a speed of more than 50 km/h, and high-water waves of more than 2 meters in height. These winds are expected to subside by Sunday 25th May 2025
Instructions
Safety advisories:
• Avoid fishing, swimming or using small boats and canoes during this period.
• Wear warm clothing, particularly the elderly and children.
• Do not use charcoal burner with closed windows and doors.
• Those with asthmatic conditions (mphumu) need to be extra cautious.
• Drivers should exercise caution due to reduced visibility during foggy conditions.