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Warning from MET Norway for Helgeland, Saltfjellet and Salten

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Strong wind gusts, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 03.03.2020 19:00 to 04.03.2020 17:00

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. Blowing snow at higher altitudes causes reduced visibility and possibly convoys and/or closed roads. 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

Strong wind gusts at 30-33 m/s are expected from Tuesday evening in Helgeland and from Wednesday morning in Salten due to strong wind from southeast. The wind will decrease by Wednesday evening.

Strong wind gusts, yellow level, Helgeland, Saltfjellet and Salten, 03 March 18:00 UTC to 04 March 16:00 UTC.
Strong wind gusts, yellow level, Helgeland, Saltfjellet and Salten, 03 March 18:00 UTC to 04 March 16:00 UTC.