There Is Tropical Cyclone In Australia, Beware Of High Waves And Rob Floods
High wave illustration (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) issued a national weather forecast for Friday, February 16, 2024.irawan Clara Avilla asked the public to be aware of high waves in a number of waters in Indonesia.

"Tropical cyclone seeds of 93s are still being observed in northern Australia which forms convergence and induces the formation of wind speed increases of more than 25 knots from the Karafuu Sea to northern Australia," Clara said in a BMKG Info broadcast Friday, February 16.

BMKG sees the potential for an increase in wind speed by more than 25 knots in the South China Sea and Sulu Sea, which can increase the potential for high waves in the surrounding waters.

"Be aware of high waves of 2.5 to 4 meters in the North Natuna Sea, Sulawesi Sea, Halmahera, Papua Pacific Ocean, and Arafuru Sea," said Clara.

In addition, BMKG also warned of the potential for tidal flooding in the coastal area of Banten.

The air temperature in big cities in the country ranges from 21 to 34 degrees Celsius with 50 to 100 percent humidity.


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