The Vessel Traffic Management Center of the State Maritime and Port Agency (SMPA) has issued a warning to vessels regarding windy and stormy weather conditions.
Sea-news.az reports that according to the warning, north-westerly and northerly winds observed in the Caspian Sea area starting from the daytime hours of November 15 will persist until the afternoon of November 16.
During this period, north-westerly and northerly winds are expected to intensify to 18–23 m/s, occasionally reaching 25–30 m/s, and up to 32–35 m/s in the open sea.
Wave heights are forecast to reach 3.0–4.0 meters, increasing to 5.5–7.5 meters as the storm develops.
