Attention! Rough Seas Expected for Northern and Central Atolls

The National Meteorological Centre has urged seafarers travelling in the north to be cautious.

The Met Office stated that northern islands may experience showers and thunderstorms tonight. Furthermore, winds are expected to blow from the west and northwest at speeds between 13 to 20 miles per hour in the central and northern atolls, becoming stronger during squalls.

"Winds may gust up to approximately 40 miles per hour during squalls," the Met Office stated.

Seas are expected to be moderately rough in the central and northern atolls, becoming rough during squalls. Wave heights are estimated to be between 4 to 7 feet.

The Met Office noted that central and southern areas will also experience rain tonight. Some islands may experience rain with thunderstorms. As heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in some islands, the Met Office has requested the public to be cautious of the weather.

In the southern atolls, winds are expected to blow from the south and southwest at speeds between 8 to 18 miles per hour, with seas being moderately rough and becoming rough during squalls. Wave heights are estimated to be between 3 to 6 feet.