Large waves expected along the Coast of Kenya
Alert Severity:
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Large waves expected along the Coast of Kenya
Expired: Large waves
Yellow severity
Language:
en
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Expected
Severity:
Moderate
Certainty:
Likely
Response Types:
Prepare
Time period
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Issued July 10, 2023, 5:37 p.m.
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Effective: July 10, 2023, 5:37 p.m.
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Onset: July 11, 2023, 6 p.m.
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Expires: July 14, 2023, 8 a.m.
Area
Kwale Mombasa, Malindi, Turkana County
Event Description
The wave height is likely to be more than 2.5 meters over the Kenya coastal waters on Wednesday 12th to Thursday 13th July and is expected to reduce to 2.2 meters on Friday 14th July, 2023.
Instructions
Very high waves may lower visibility, cause capsizing of boats and threaten the safety of those engaging in the water sports and recreational 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 we follow the progress of these weather events.