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Warning from MET Norway for Salten and Ofoten

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Strong wind gusts, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 11.12.2019 00:00 to 11.12.2019 11:00

Warning

Wind gusts

Consequence

Loose items may be taken by the wind. Possibly cancelled departures for ferry, plane, or other transport. Bridges may be closed. Some journeys may have longer travel times. The power supply may be impacted, due to tree(s) falling over. Some roads may be closed due to trees or other objects in the road. Blowing snow causes reduced visibility and possibly convoys and/or closed roads.

Advice

Secure loose objects. Avoid unnecessary journeys to exposed places. Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Check road reports (175.no).

Description

Early Wednesday morning southeast gale force 8 in exposed places. Locally gusts above 27 m/s. Decreasing late Wednesday morning.

Strong wind gusts, yellow level, Salten and Ofoten, 10 December 23:00 UTC to 11 December 10:00 UTC.
Strong wind gusts, yellow level, Salten and Ofoten, 10 December 23:00 UTC to 11 December 10:00 UTC.