A Volcanic eruption occurred in the Tonga Islands with magnitude 4.0 occurred at 4:52pm this afternoon near Latitude 20.5 Degrees South, Longitude 175.4 Degrees West. A statement has been issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service at 8:25pm this evening on Saturday…
HEAVY RAIN WARNING NUMBER FOURTEEN ISSUED BY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE AT 7:00 AM THIS MORNING ON SUNDAY, 19TH DECEMBER 2021. A HEAVY RAIN WARNING IS CURRENT FOR CHOISEUL, WESTERN, ISABEL, CENTRAL, MALAITA, GUADALCANAL, TEMOTU AND MAKIRA PROVINCES. SITUATION:…
The Solomon Islands Meteorology Services is able to provide weather information from Tikopia Island again after the Automatic Weather Station (AWS) was fixed during the recent Prime Minister’s tour to the Island. Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Environment, Climate Change,…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) reminds the public of the need to think safety first during the current bad weather. The call comes after seven people went missing at sea after the boat they were travelling in capsized…
Tropical cyclone warning previously issued for Rennell and Bellona and Southern Waters of Makira and Temotu provinces is now cancelled. Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) says in an issued statement this afternoon. “At 11:00 am this morning, tropical cyclone Lucas…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) reminds members of the public to take extra precautionary measures during the bad weather currently experienced throughout the country. RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau says, “Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters. Avoid camping or…
Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) Honorable Dickson Mua Panakatasi has urged all who depend on the Ocean for transport, Livelihood, and economic activities to adhere to alerts, warnings and advisories issued by the Solomon Islands…
A heavy rain warning has been issued by the weather office this afternoon. The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) says the heavy rain alert is now upgraded to heavy rain warning and is now current for most provinces. SIMS says…
General Situation A trough lies over Solomon Islands whilst a general easterly trade wind flow persists south of the trough. Marine Warnings Refer to Strong Wind warning. Forecast for the Western Region (Western, Choiseul and Isabel provinces) Variable winds at…
A heavy rain warning is now current for Western, Central, Malaita, Guadalcanal, Makira, Temotu and Rennell/Bellona province. The Solomon Islands meteorological service (SIMS) issued the warning in its number three advisory this morning. The weather office (SIMS) says situation is…