Strong winds

The PNG National Weather Service issued strong northwest to west winds of 25/34 knots.

Coastal villages are warned to take precaution when going out to sea following strong winds causing rough seas.

The strong winds will affect all coastal waters of Southern PNG through Daru to Kiwai Island to Kerema, Yule Island and to all Milne Bay Islands.

Coastal villagers are warned to avoid traveling long distances by boat or dinghy and also going out fishing during this time of strong winds.

Coastal villages are warned to take precaution when going out to sea following strong winds causing rough seas.

The strong winds will affect all coastal waters of Northern PNG including Vanimo, Aitape, Wewak and Bogia including waters of Manus Province.

Coastal villagers are warned to avoid traveling long distances by boat or dinghy and also going out fishing during this time of strong winds.

PNGNWS assistant director Jimmy Gomoga said people should be wary of those warnings issued.

PNGNWS reported that PNG is well into the wet season and will experience strong winds throughout January and February.

PNGNWS assistant director Jimmy Gomoga said that for these two months, people should be wary of those warnings issued.

Gomoga said: “People must look out for our warnings every time and adhere to our warnings, and try to avoid being caught up in floods or storms.

“Those on land should not go out to the forest when these warnings are issued in case of trees falling on them or avoid going outdoors to avoid powerlines falling on them.

The strong wind warning was issued by the PNG National Weather Service (PNGNWS) today.

The strong winds will affect all coastal waters of Southern PNG through Torres Strait, Kiwai Island and Kerema to waters of Samarai Island including Vanimo to Northern PNG.

PNGNWS assistant director Jimmy Gomoga said that strong winds are expected during the wet season especially along the southern coast of PNG and will continue into the New Year. 

Gomoga warned all small crafts and boats to take necessary precautions before going out to sea.

Weather forecaster at the PNG National Weather Service (PNGNWS), Leo Hawarri says climate change has slowed down the north-west monsoon period and the cyclone season.

Hawarri explained that PNG is into the cyclone season however the country is only experiencing heavy rains without strong winds due to the effects of global warming and climate change.

He said that climate change has affected the flow of the normal weather pattern delaying the strong wind pattern.

He stressed that PNG normally experiences the monsoon heavy rains and strong winds during this time.

People living along the coast are warned to take precaution when going out to sea following the strong winds causing rough seas and high wind waves. 

Forecaster Percy Haruku urges all small crafts and boats to take necessary precautions before going out to sea.

Coastal villagers are also warned to avoid traveling long distances by boat or dinghy and also going out fishing during this time of strong winds.

These strong winds will continue to affect all coastal waters of Southern PNG through Torres Strait, Daru, Kerema and all islands of Milne Bay.

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

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

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

Strong southeast winds of 25/34 knots are expected to continue for the next 24 hours causing rough seas.

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.

Reportedly the houses caved in due to the recent strong winds on July 15. The families made it out in time unharmed but were petrified at the devastation and the loss of their properties and homes.

The villages have a long history of living by the sea and have developed a unique architectural design for their homes.

 The houses are built on stilts over the sea and are adjoined by platform pathways in rows from the land towards the sea.

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

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 Milne Bay and Finschaffen and Siassi Island in Morobe are urged to also take precaution.