The Navy and the National Maritime Authority (ANM) warn due to worsening of the state of the sea in the Azoresfrom the end of the afternoon of this day, with waves that can reach 13 meters.
“The forecast of the state of the sea points to a considerable worsening of the marine agitation in the Azores, starting at 6:00 p.m. this Monday and the early morning of November 30,” says the Navy.
According to information released in a statement, the swell will be characterized by “a swell coming from the Northwest quadrant, with a significant height that could reach seven meters and a maximum height of 13 meterswith an average period that varies between 14 and 16 seconds.
Given these meteorological forecasts, the Navy and the National Maritime Authority are alerting the maritime community and the population about the precautions to be taken, advising, for example, to reinforce the mooring of the vessels and “close surveillance of moored and anchored vessels????????
The Navy and the National Maritime Authority also ask the population to avoid walks along the seashore or in areas exposed to maritime unrest, such as port protection docks, cliffs or beaches, “to avoid being surprised”. . for a wave????????
Recreational fishing is also not recommended, especially along the bluffs and cliffs and areas that are often hit by breaking waves.
The Navy and the National Maritime Authority warn that in these conditions “the sea can easily reach apparently safe areas.”
Source: Observadora
