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  <cap:identifier>urn:oid:2.49.0.1.548.0.2026.9.17.21.28.57</cap:identifier>
  <cap:sender>inelson@meteo.gov.vu</cap:sender>
  <cap:sent>2026-09-18T08:28:57+11:00</cap:sent>
  <cap:status>Actual</cap:status>
  <cap:msgType>Alert</cap:msgType>
  <cap:scope>Public</cap:scope>
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    <cap:language>en</cap:language>
    <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>2026-09-19T12:00:00+11:00</cap:expires>
    <cap:senderName>Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department</cap:senderName>
    <cap:headline>Marine strong wind warning.</cap:headline>
    <cap:description>South-southeasterly winds of 21/25 knots with rough to 2.5 meters.
Low to moderate east-northeast, south-southeast and southwesterly  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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