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14thJanuary, 2015

Our ref: TMA/1622

Information to the Public: Strong winds and large waves are expected along the
entire coast.
Information No.
Time of issue(Hour)
EAT
Category:
Valid from:
Date

201501-04

Valid to:
Date

18th January, 2015

Phenomena/Hazard/Disaster

Strong winds exceeding 40km/hr and large waves exceeding 2.0

meters are expected along the entire coast.

Level of Confidence:

High: (80%)

Expected Area :

Coastal areas of Tanga, Dar es Salaam, Pwani, Lindi and Mtwara

regions together with Unguja and Pemba Isles.

Text:

This is due to strengthening of the low pressure system in the Indian

Ocean, off the Mozambique coast, resulting into strong northerly winds
along the Tanzanian coast.

Advisory:
Remarks:

3:00pm
Warning
15th January, 2015

Sea users and residents of mentioned areas are advised to take necessary
precautions.
TMA will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates when
necessary.

Issued by
Tanzania Meteorological Agency.