Attention! Until March 1, BMKG Reminds Of High Waves In North Sulawesi Waters

Illustration/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reminded the public to be aware of the potential for high waves that could occur in the northern waters of North Sulawesi and its surroundings until March 1, 2022.

"The BMKG issues an early warning of high waves until March 1, 2022," said Head of the Bitung Maritime Meteorology Station, Andi Cahyadi in Manado, citing Antara, Sunday, February 27.

He explained, generally the wind blows from the northwest - northeast at a speed of 6-20 knots per hour.

Meanwhile, the highest wind speed is likely to occur in the eastern part of the Sulawesi Sea, the waters of the Sangihe Islands and the Maluku Sea.

Wave heights of 1.25 – 2.5 meters are likely to occur in the central and eastern part of the Sulawesi Sea, the waters of the Sangihe Islands.

Furthermore, the waters of the Sitaro Islands, the waters of Bitung – Likupang, the southern waters of North Sulawesi and the southern part of the Maluku Sea.

Meanwhile, wave heights of 2.5-4.0 meters are likely to occur in the northern waters of the Sangihe Islands, the waters of the Talaud Islands and the northern part of the Maluku Sea.

"People and ships carrying out activities in the areas listed in the list/early warning areas above, please consider these conditions," he said.