High significant waves for Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu, KENYA

Warning: This is not an Actual alert

The alert below is marked as Test. This means it is not an Actual alert and therefore not actionable to the general public

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High significant waves

High significant waves for Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu, KENYA

Expired: High significant waves

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Category:

Met

Urgency:

Expected

Severity:

Moderate

Certainty:

Likely

Response Types:

Prepare

Time period

Issued Thu 15 Jul 2021 17:40
Effective: Thu 15 Jul 2021 17:40
Onset: Fri 16 Jul 2021 00:00
Expires: Tue 20 Jul 2021 00:08

Area

Coastal Counties(Kwale, KIlifi, Mombasa, Tana River (Garsen) and Lamu)

Event Description

Significant high waveheight(1.8-2.6m) expected in Kwale,Mombasa, Kilifi and Lamu.

Instructions

Very high waves may lower visibility, cause capsizing of boats and threaten the safety of those engaging in maritime activities. Small boat and Canoes should not venture into the sea, because of large wave of upto 2.6m and strong winds of 17 to 27 Knots.