CAP Alert · Actual

Warning on Mwera Winds

Expired: Mwera winds

Moderate severity

Urgency Immediate

Severity Moderate

Certainty Likely

Category Met

Language en

Time period

Issued 21 May 2025 11:32
Effective 21 May 2025 11:32
Onset 22 May 2025 10:00
Expires 25 May 2025 12:00

Severity

Extreme

Severe

Moderate

Minor

Mwera winds are expected to start blowing on Lake Malawi on 22nd May 2025.

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.