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Maritime
SIMS ISSUED STRONG WIND ADVICE
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) has as of last night issued a strong wind advice to the travelling public. The Met Service reports, a general easterly trade wind currently persists over the country. Director of the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Mr.
17 Aug 2016
Services
MET SERVICE EMBARKED ON OBSERVER TRAINING
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services is in Lata, Temotu Province conducting Metrological Observer training. Solomon Sammy, one of the MET trainers reports from Lata this morning.
22 Jul 2016
El Nino/La Nina
UNSTABLE WEATHER INFLUENCED BY EFFECTS OF EL NINO: SIMS
The unstable weather pattern in the country is the long-term effect of the El Nino season experienced since late last year ending May this year. The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services (SIMS) confirms.
14 Jul 2016
Services
WET WEATHER INFLUENCED BY WEAK TROUGH: SIMS
The current wet weather is influenced by a weak trough located north of the country, confirms the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services (SIMS). Deputy director of Meteorology, Lloyd Tahani told SIBC News today.
7 Jul 2016
Rennell/Bellona Province
NEW TINGOA MET STATION TO BE COMMISSIONED
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services (SIMS) will next week commission its manned weather station in Tingoa, Rennell Bellona province. Being the first to be officially commissioned in the province, it will provide vital weather information both for the country, the region, and the world.
15 Jun 2016
Honiara City
FINE WEATHER FORECAST: SIMS
The country expects fine weather towards the weekend, the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services (SIMS) reports. Met Service Deputy Director, Lloyd Tahani confirms, a trough still lies over the country but the weather is expected to improve towards the end of the week.
13 Apr 2016
People
NO DIRECT THREAT FROM ACTIVE TROUGH: SIMS
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services (SIMS) has said the country is no direct threat from the current winds over land areas due to the active trough which lies over the country.
5 Apr 2016
Cyclones
LOW AROUND TEMOTU MAY BECOME TROPICAL DEPRESSION
The low-pressure system located around Temotu and Vanuatu will likely develop into a tropical depression as it moves towards Vanuatu. The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services confirms today. Director of Meteorology, David Hiriasia says the low continues to move towards Vanuatu.
4 Apr 2016
Solomon Islands
FEW MORE DAYS OF WET WEATHER: SIMS
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) Office has said the very wet weather currently experienced will continue for the next few days due to the presence of an active trough which lies over the country. The trough links to a Low of 1,005 hectopascals near Rennell and Bellona.
4 Apr 2016
International Annual Events/Days
WORLD METEOROLOGY DAY
Tomorrow is World Meteorology Day. It will be commemorated on the theme “Hotter, Wetter and Drier. The Ministry of Meteorology, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management is inviting the public to celebrate the day with them.
23 Mar 2016
Solomon Islands
SIMS ISSUED HEAVY RAIN & STRONG WINDS WARNING
The Director of the Meteorological Services David Hiriasia says his office has issued heavy rain and strong wind warnings for the southern parts of the country. Mr Hiriaisa made this announcement today.
21 Mar 2016
Honiara City
SIMS ADVISED PEOPLE AS WET SEASON SETS IN
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services (SIMS) has advised people to take precautionary measures as the country heads into the wet season. Director of Meteorology, David Hiriasia told SIBC’s “Distaem Nao” program, the country’s cyclone season is from November to April.
11 Feb 2016
Climate Change
DRIER THAN NORMAL RAINFALL FOR SOLOMONS PREDICTED
Central and Eastern parts of the Solomon Islands are expected to experience a drier than normal rainfall from February to April this year. A Rainfall Outlook issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services today said a normal rainfall condition is forecasted for the Western region.
26 Jan 2016
Climate Change
MILESTONE 100th ONLINE CLIMATE OUTLOOK FORUM
This week marks a milestone achievement of cooperation between 11 Pacific nations and Australia in monitoring the climate, with the celebration of the 100th Online Climate Outlook Forum.
20 Jan 2016
Climate Change
DRIER THAN NORMAL RAINFALL RECORDED FOR SOLOMONS
Drier than normal rainfall was recorded in most parts of the country during this month. A Climate outlook from Solomon Islands Meteorological Service for this month shows Henderson, Honiara in the Central, Kirakira and Lata in the Eastern region and Taro in the Western region recorded below normal…
24 Nov 2015
Climate Change
NEW CLIMATE-BASED MONITORING & EARLY WARNING SYSTEM LAUNCHED
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services (SIMS) has yesterday launched a Climate-based Monitoring and Early Warning System for Honiara, North Guadalcanal and Central Province.
20 Nov 2015
Climate Change
DRIER THAN NORMAL RAINFALL FOR SOLOMONS
Climate outlook and the drought watch information have recorded drier than normal rainfall across the country during the past three months. According to the National Situation report number two issued by the National Disaster Management Office, the current El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) will…
10 Nov 2015
Solomon Islands
SI MET HOST OCEAN SCIENCE REGIONAL TRAINING
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service will be the host of the Ocean science, coastal inundation regional training starting tomorrow in Honiara. Director of Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Mr David Hiriasia says, tides and sea level will be key topics of discussion during the training.
9 Nov 2015
Climate Change
PEOPLE ADVISED TO RATION WATER AS EL NINO CONTINUES
People who depend on rainwater in the country are urged to start rationing their water due to the low rainfall currently experienced as the El Nino season continues. Director of Meteorology, David Hiriasia told SIBC News it is likely there will be low rainfall, impacting parts of the country.
12 Aug 2015
Honiara City
COLD AIR BLOWN IN FROM TASMAN SEAS: MET OFFICE
The cold temperature currently experienced in the country is influenced by cold air from Australia and New Zealand, blown over to Solomon Islands and other Pacific Island Countries by the south-easterly trade winds.
11 Aug 2015