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  <cap:identifier>urn:oid:2.49.0.1.548.0.2026.9.12.5.18.58</cap:identifier>
  <cap:sender>mtoaliu@meteo.gov.vu</cap:sender>
  <cap:sent>2026-09-12T16:18:58+11:00</cap:sent>
  <cap:status>Actual</cap:status>
  <cap:msgType>Update</cap:msgType>
  <cap:scope>Public</cap:scope>
  <cap:references>mtoaliu@meteo.gov.vu,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.548.0.2026.9.12.5.15.20,2026-09-12T16:15:20+11:00 mtoaliu@meteo.gov.vu,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.548.0.2026.9.12.3.55.17,2026-09-12T04:55:17+01:00</cap:references>
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    <cap:category>Met</cap:category>
    <cap:event>Wind</cap:event>
    <cap:responseType>Avoid</cap:responseType>
    <cap:urgency>Immediate</cap:urgency>
    <cap:severity>Moderate</cap:severity>
    <cap:certainty>Observed</cap:certainty>
    <cap:eventCode>
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      <cap:value>OET-218</cap:value>
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    <cap:expires>2026-09-16T12:00:00+11:00</cap:expires>
    <cap:senderName>Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department</cap:senderName>
    <cap:headline>Marine strong wind warning.</cap:headline>
    <cap:description>Southeast and south-southeast winds of 21/30 knots with rough to very rough seas of 2.5 to 3.0 meters over northern waters, while south-southeast winds of 21/25 knots with rough to 2.5 meters spreading over central waters. 
Low northeast swells expected.</cap:description>
    <cap:instruction>Sea travelers and mariners are urged to consider safety actions as such winds can produce dangerous wave conditions which are hazardous to small boats and small vessels. People are advice to take extra precautions  and always listen to all media outlets for latest or related warnings.</cap:instruction>
    <cap:web>https://www.vmgd.gov.vu/warnings/marine</cap:web>
    <cap:contact>+678 22932</cap:contact>
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