High significant waves for Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu, KENYA
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High significant waves for Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu, KENYA
Expired: High significant waves
Yellow severity
Language:
en
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Expected
Severity:
Moderate
Certainty:
Likely
Response Types:
Prepare
Time period
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Issued July 22, 2021, 8:10 p.m.
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Effective: July 22, 2021, 8:10 p.m.
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Onset: July 24, 2021, 12:03 a.m.
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Expires: July 25, 2021, 12:11 a.m.
Area
Coastal Counties(Kwale, KIlifi, Mombasa, Tana River (Garsen) and Lamu)
Event Description
Significant high waveheight(2.4m) expected in Kwale,Mombasa, Kilifi and Lamu Counties.
Instructions
Residents in all the areas mentioned above are advised to be on the lookout for potential very high waves over the Indian Ocean. Very high waves may lower visibility, cause capsizing of boats and threaten the safety of those engaging in maritime activities. Those in the areas of concern should be on high alert. People are urged to continue listening to local media as updates will be provided if conditions change significantly. Further advisories may be issued as the weather events evolve.