BY LORETTA B MANELE

A “Strong Wind Warning Number 14 and Impact based forecast was issued on Wednesday morning, July 9, 2025 by the Solomon Islands Meteorology Service (SIMS) according to the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC).

SIMS stated that a strong wind warning is current for waters of Temotu, Makira and Rennell/Bellona provinces.

The situation is that a general easterly trade wind flow persists over Solomon Islands.

There is also the expectancy of southeast winds of 20 to 25 knots over waters over the mentioned provinces and seas will be moderate to rough with moderate swells of 2.5 to 3.0 meters.

SIMS urges people in these provinces to take precautionary measures as such strong winds have the potential to impact lives and properties.

Sea travellers likewise, are also urged to consider taking safety actions as such winds can produce dangerous wave conditions which are hazardous to small boats.

In relation, SIMS also issued an “Impact Based Warning Number 14”.

The warning states that an orange alert is expected for waters of Temotu, Makira and Rennell/Bellona provinces.

From the map, which depicts green and orange colours, a strong easterly wind flow is expected over the orange area.

As for likely impacts, SIMS said seas will be moderate to rough and moderate swells and small boats are likely to capsize.

In response to this warning, SIMS advises that sea travellers consider safety actions as such winds can produce dangerous wave conditions which are hazardous to small boats.

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