Sénégal’s coast braces for dangerous swell and strong winds
The National Agency of Civil Aviation and Meteorology (ANACIM) has issued a critical alert regarding hazardous swells and powerful winds poised to impact the Senegalese coastline. All maritime users are strongly advised to heighten their vigilance and adhere strictly to safety guidelines until May 16th.
ANACIM has released a weather advisory warning of significant north-westerly swells and robust winds expected across specific segments of the Senegalese littoral in the coming days.
According to the national meteorological agency, swells originating from the North-West, potentially exceeding 2.5 meters in height, are forecast to impact the Grande Côte starting Tuesday, May 12th, at 3:00 AM. This phenomenon is then anticipated to reach the Dakar region by Wednesday, May 13th, at 1:00 AM.
coastal weather outlook
ANACIM indicates that these adverse conditions are projected to persist until Saturday, May 16th, at 1:00 AM.
Concurrently, powerful northerly winds are expected to sweep across the Grande Côte from Monday, May 11th, at 11:00 PM, until Wednesday, May 13th, at 7:00 AM, with gusts potentially reaching speeds of 40 km/h.
The agency highlights several potential repercussions stemming from these severe weather patterns, including extremely turbulent seas, considerable challenges for navigation and fishing activities, and perilous waves along the coast. Light vessels, in particular, are identified as being highly susceptible to the noted risks.
In light of this evolving situation, ANACIM urges fishermen, other sea users, and communities residing in coastal areas to exercise the utmost caution and to rigorously observe all prescribed safety instructions.