CAP Alert · Actual

Large waves expected along the Coast of Kenya

Expired: Large waves
Moderate severity
Urgency Expected
Severity Moderate
Certainty Likely
Category Geo
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 10 Jul 2023 17:37
  • Effective 10 Jul 2023 17:37
  • Onset 11 Jul 2023 18:00
  • Expires 14 Jul 2023 08:00
Severity
Extreme
Severe
Moderate
Minor

Large waves expected along the Coast of Kenya

Response

Prepare

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.