Significant Wave Height with Rough Seas
Alert Severity:
Extreme
Severe
Moderate
Minor
Rough Sea and High Waves
Ongoing: High Seas/Rogue waves etc.
Red severity
Language:
en
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Immediate
Severity:
Extreme
Certainty:
Observed
Time period
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Issued Thu 23 Apr 2026 22:56
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Effective: Fri 24 Apr 2026 06:00
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Onset: Fri 24 Apr 2026 06:00
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Expires: Sun 26 Apr 2026 18:00
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.