BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
Strong wind warning still remains for most of Solomon Islands waters, according to a press statement from the Solomon Islands Meteorology Service (SIMS).
Also stated is that a satellite imagery at 3:30 pm yesterday shows that there is extensive cloud cover over most islands, with continued rain and isolated thunderstorms expected.
From strong wind warning number twenty-one issued yesterday; a strong wind warning is current for waters of Rennell/Bellona, Makira, Temotu, Western, Guadalcanal, Malaita and Central provinces.
“Situation: a trough lies just north of the Solomon Islands, whilst a general southeast trade wind flows south of the trough. Expect southeast winds of 20 to 25 knots increasing to 30 knots at times over waters of Rennell/Bellona, Makira, Temotu, Western, Guadalcanal, Malaita and Central provinces,” said SIMS.
Seas are said to be moderate to rough with moderate swells of 2.5 to 3.0 meters.
SIMS urges people in the mentioned provinces to take precautionary measures, as strong winds have the potential to impact lives and properties.
Sea travellers are also urged to consider safety actions as such winds can also produce dangerous wave conditions which are hazardous to small boats.
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