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Warning from MET Norway for Møre og Romsdal

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Strong wind gusts, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 21.10.2021 16:00 to 22.10.2021 06:00

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 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. High waves may cause damage to infrastructure and buildings in the coastal zone. The strong wind may cause locally high waves in fjords and lakes.

Advice

Secure loose objects. Avoid unnecessary journeys to exposed places. Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Check road reports (175.no). Be careful in coastal areas. In advance consider measures to limit damage.

Description

From Thursday afternoon to late Friday morning west and northwest strong wind can give locally strong windgusts 25-30 m/s, mainly in middle and inner areas, and it is expected stronger windgusts in mountain areas.

Map of strong wind gusts, yellow level, Møre og Romsdal, 21 October 14:00 UTC to 22 October 04:00 UTC.
Map of strong wind gusts, yellow level, Møre og Romsdal, 21 October 14:00 UTC to 22 October 04:00 UTC.