Strong winds warning

29 May 2020 / Pakistan

Due to persistence of large pressure difference between accentuated heat low over South Pakistan and high pressure areas over the North Arabian Sea, strong winds from West/Southwest with 20-25kts speed gusting to 30 kts will continue to blow over Karachi for the next 2-3 days.

Under the influence of this weather system, the following may be experienced:

  • Higher tidal conditions off the coast with extraordinary swell heighs or 2.5 to 2.8 metres
  • Tidal surge of 3-4 feet or higher may be experienced in harbours, in particular Karachi and Ormara
  • Wind speeds of 23-30 kts gusting up to 35 kts in harbours may be source of concern for vessels berthed on jetties requiring extra measures for safe securing

(For information about operations in Paskistan, contact GAC Pakistan at [email protected])

Source: Joint Maritime Information Coordination Center (JMICC) alert issued at 2100 on 28 May 2020

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