coastal waters

Strong winds continue to lash coastal waters

A renewal strong wind warning for coastal areas has been issued by the PNG National Weather Service this morning.

The strong wind warning is ongoing for a month now as the southeast trade winds prevail over the country.

Strong winds will also continue to affect all coastal waters of Southern PNG through Torres Strait and Daru to Kiwai Island to Kerema to Yule Island and Hood Point.

People along the coast of Western waters of West New Britain including Finschaffen and Siassi Island in Morobe Province, Karkar Island, Bogia and Manus are urged to also take precaution.