Malaysia: Strong winds, rough seas expected in East Coast, Johor, Sabah, Sarawak

New Straits Times 1 Feb 15;

KUALA LUMPUR: First Category strong winds and rough seas over the waters off Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, east Johor, Sarawak, and Sabah (Kudat, Sandakan, West Coast and Interior) are expected to persist till Tuesday.

Similar weather conditions are expected to occur over Samui, Tioman, Bunguran, Reef North, Kuching, Labuan and Sulu.

A Malaysian Meteorological Services Department statement said strong Northeasterly winds of 40 to 50 kmph and waves up to 3.5 metres are also expected to occur over the areas.

“Meanwhile, Second Category strong winds and rough seas over the waters of Condore, Reef North, Layang-layang and Palawan are also expected to persist until Tuesday.

Strong Northeasterly winds of 50 to 60 kmph and waves up to 4.5 metres are dangerous to all shipping and coastal activities including fishing and ferry services, according to the statement.--BERNAMA