Meteorological Service Issues High Sea Warning for Mediterranean Coast
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Israel's Meteorological Service has issued a critical orange alert for dangerous high seas along the Mediterranean coast from Saturday evening to Sunday evening. Significant wave heights of 120-200 cm are expected, posing risks of drowning, undertows, and capsizing vessels. The public is urged to exercise extreme caution, heed lifeguard instructions, and avoid swimming in unauthorized areas or near breakwaters.
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- High and dangerous seas alert issued for Israel's Mediterranean coast through Sunday.
- Significant wave heights expected between 120 and 200 centimeters.
- Dangers include drowning, strong undertows, and vessel capsizing.
- Public urged to follow lifeguard instructions and swim only in designated areas.
- Boat owners advised to secure vessels away from coastal infrastructure.
Israel's Meteorological Service has issued a critical orange alert for high and dangerous seas along the Mediterranean coast, effective from Saturday, November 7th, at 10:00 PM until Sunday, November 8th, at 10:00 PM. Significant wave heights are expected to range between 120 and 200 centimeters, with no major changes anticipated during this period. Authorities caution that these hazardous conditions may persist beyond the alert's expiration, with further warnings to be issued if necessary.
The alert highlights several dangers, including a significant risk of drowning due to exceptionally high waves and injuries from waves hitting rocks in the water. Strong currents and undertows pose a risk of being swept from shallow areas into deep water, with waves potentially breaking and changing direction suddenly. Small vessels face risks of anchor detachment, capsizing, and falling overboard, as well as cargo displacement towards the shore. Entering and exiting harbors and marinas will be particularly dangerous, with potential damage to infrastructure and the coastline.
Additional risks include falling objects due to strong winds. The public is urged to exercise extreme caution near the coastline and in the water. Lifeguards and inspectors' instructions must be followed, and swimming is permitted only in designated areas. Entering deep water in unfamiliar locations and swimming near breakwaters, due to strong currents, is strictly prohibited. Standing on piers or breakwaters where sea waves can cause injury is also to be avoided.
Boat owners are advised to consider moving their vessels away from coastal infrastructure, piers, and breakwaters, to consult with relevant authorities, and to evaluate moving their vessels to the open sea.
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