The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BBMKG) Region III Denpasar has issued a warning to residents, urging them to be cautious of the impacts of strong winds reaching speeds of up to 27 knots or 50 kilometers per hour in the Bali Province from January 22 to 24, 2024.
According to I Nyoman Gede Wiryajaya, Coordinator of Data and Information at BBMKG Region III Denpasar, winds exceeding 25 knots or 45 kilometers per hour are considered extreme. Tirta Wijaya, Head Sub-Coordinator of Services at BBMKG Region III Denpasar, explained that the extreme wind speeds are a result of the convergence zone, where two wind directions meet in the vicinity of Bali.
“Convergence or the meeting of two wind directions is causing the winds to be quite strong these past two days,” he stated. BBMKG Region III Denpasar reports that the winds generally blow from the southwest to the northwest in the Bali region.
According to Tirta, extreme wind speeds can lead to high waves in maritime areas. BBMKG estimates that from January 22 to 25, 2024, wave heights could reach 2.5 meters in the Bali Sea, the northern and southern parts of the Bali Strait, the Badung Strait, and the southern part of the Lombok Strait. In the southern waters of Bali, wave heights are expected to reach four meters. BBMKG emphasizes that both wind speed and wave height pose risks to maritime safety.
Fishermen using boats are advised to be cautious when winds exceed 15 knots and wave heights are above 1.25 meters. Operators of barges are recommended to be vigilant when winds exceed 16 knots and wave heights are above 1.5 meters. Ferry operators are urged to be on alert for wind speeds exceeding 21 knots and wave heights above 2.5 meters.
In addition to maritime concerns, the public is also advised to be cautious of the impacts of strong winds and high waves, such as fallen trees, toppled power poles, and damage to buildings.
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