BY JOHN HOUANIHAU

A strong wind warning is current for waters of Rennell & Bellona, Makira, Temotu, Guadalcanal, Malaita and Central provinces.

The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) said the situation: a general southeast trade wind flow persists over the Solomon Islands.

SIMS said there is an expected southeast wind of 20 to 25 knots over waters of Rennell/Bellona, Makira, Temotu, Guadalcanal, Malaita and Central provinces.

Additionally stated, seas will be moderate to rough with moderate swells (2.5 to 3.0 meters).

People in the above areas are advised to take precautionary measures as such strong winds have the potential to impact lives and properties.

SIMS stated that sea travellers are urged to consider safety actions, as such winds can produce dangerous wave conditions, which are hazardous to small boats.

“A strong wind warning means that winds of 20 to 25 knots, which may gust up to 33 knots, are expected to produce hazardous sea wave conditions to small crafts. The decision as to the degree of hazard will be left up to the boatman, based on his experience and size and type of boat.

“Be aware that these wave forecasts are an average. the height of some individual waves can be expected to be as much as two times greater,” said SIMS.

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