CAP Alert · Actual

Moderate to strong winds associated with rains

Expired: High Seas/Rogue waves etc.

Moderate severity

Urgency Expected

Severity Moderate

Certainty Possible

Category Met

Language en

Time period

Issued 05 Sep 2025 12:34
Effective 06 Sep 2025 06:00
Onset 06 Sep 2025 06:00
Expires 08 Sep 2025 06:00

Severity

Extreme

Severe

Moderate

Minor

Moderate to strong winds with associated rains

Area

WCR, KMC and GBR regions

Event description

A Tropical depression expected to develop over the Coastline of the Gambia that could generate moderate to strong winds associated with rains in a speed range of 35 - 40Km/h. This will cause threat to fishing activity, Sea navigation and infrastructures along the coastal settlements. Fishermen and other users are advised to observed maximum Sea safety regulations administering by Focal Points at Fishing Landing sites across the country.

Instructions

Please stay informed of regular weather updates from Gambia Meteorological Services through Fishing Landing sites Focal Points.