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Strong Wind Warning Number 21: Orange Alert, Solomon Islands

Event time: Oct 18, 2026 05:09 UTC Last updated: 1 day ago Solomon Islands

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Seas will be moderate to rough and moderate swells. Small boats are likely to capsize. Expect Poor visibility in showers and thunderstorm areas.

Measurements

Coordinates	-9.1713, 161.9743
Region	Malaita, Guadalcanal and Eastern Regions.
Location Precision	polygon
Issuing Authority	Solomon Islands — sb-sims-en
Cap Urgency	Expected
Cap Certainty	Likely
Cap Expires	2026-10-19T07:00:00+11:00

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Official authorities in Solomon Islands

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Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

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Earlier severe storm events in Solomon Islands

Severe and extreme events of the same kind, before this one. Listed for scale, not because they are connected to it.

Strong Wind Warning Number 211: Orange Alert, Solomon Islands Severe Severe Storm Solomon Islands closed via WMO Sep 18, 2026 Strong Wind Warning Number 210: Orange Alert, Solomon Islands Severe Severe Storm Solomon Islands closed via WMO Sep 17, 2026 Strong Wind Warning Number 209: Orange Alert, Solomon Islands Severe Severe Storm Solomon Islands closed via WMO Sep 17, 2026 Strong Wind Warning Number 208: Orange Alert, Solomon Islands Severe Severe Storm Solomon Islands closed via WMO Sep 17, 2026

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