Malaysia: Warning of strong winds, rough sea until Monday

New Straits Times 17 Jan 14;

KUALA LUMPUR: Strong winds and rough sea warning of category three in waters off Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, east Johor, interiors in the west coast and Kudat in Sabah, Labuan and Sarawak are expected continue until Monday.

The Meteorological Department, in a statement here today, said the strong northeasterly winds with speed of 60kph and waves exceeding 5.5 metres high are dangerous top all beach and shipping activities, including workers at oil platforms.

"Apart from that, the coastal areas in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and east Johor are also exposed to rising sea level," it said.

The strong northeasterly winds of category two in waters off Sandakan, Sabah, is expected to continue until Monday with a speed of between 50 and 60kph and waves as high as 4.5 metres.

The condition is dangerous to all shipping and beach activities, including fishing and ferry service.

The statement also stated that the northeasterly winds in waters off Tawau, Semporna and Lahad Datu, Sabah, will also continue until Monday with a speed of 40 to 50kph and waves as high as 3.5 metres. Bernama