BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services (SIMS) weather forecasting office has issued a strong wind warning for parts of the country.
In a statement released by SIMS, strong wind warning number five was issued at 4:00pm on July 4, 2025 and is current for the waters of Western, Guadalcanal, Malaita, Central, Temotu, Makira and Rennell and Bellona provinces.
According to SIMS, the situation of the wind warning is that a general easterly trade wind flow persists over Solomon Islands.
SIMS furthered that expected southeast winds may reach 20 to 25 knots over waters of Western, Guadalcanal, Malaita, Central, Temotu, Makira and Rennell and Bellona provinces.
Also mentioned is that seas will be moderate to rough with moderate swells (2.5 meters).
SIMS advises that people in these areas take precautionary measures as such strong winds have the potential to impact lives and properties.
“Sea travelers are urged to consider safety actions as such winds can produce dangerous wave conditions which are hazardous to small boats,” said SIMS.
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