CAP Alert · Actual

Significant Wave Height with Rough Seas

Expired: High Seas/Rogue waves etc.

Extreme severity

Urgency Immediate

Severity Extreme

Certainty Observed

Category Met

Language en

Time period

Issued 23 Apr 2026 22:56
Effective 24 Apr 2026 06:00
Onset 24 Apr 2026 06:00
Expires 26 Apr 2026 18:00

Severity

Extreme

Severe

Moderate

Minor

Rough Sea and High Waves

Area

WCR, KMC, GBA

Event description

Significant Wave Height of more than 2.7 meters is expected over Gambia territorial waters from 06:00 hrs of 24th April 2026 which can cause threat to Fishermen, navigators and other users of the Sea.

Instructions

Fishermen, general public and other users of the Sea are advised to stay tuned and follow the updates from the Central Forecast Office of Gambia Meteorological services.