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31st January 2016

Our ref: TMA/1622

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

201601-03

Valid to:
Date

2nd February, 2016

Phenomena/Hazard/Disaster

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

Level of Confidence:

Medium: (70%)

Expected Area :

Coasts of Tanga, Pwani (including Mafia), Dar es salaam, Lindi and

Mtwara regions together with Unguja and Pemba islands.

Text:

This is due to Existence of deep low pressure zone over the Mozambique
channel resulting into strong Northerly winds.

Advisory:
Remarks:

12:00pm
Warning
Tonight 31st January, 2016

Sea users and Residents of the 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.