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Warning from MET Norway for Kyst- and fjordstroekene i Vest-Finnmark

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Strong wind gusts, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 14.05.2020 17:00 to 15.05.2020 11:00

Warning

Wind gusts

Consequence

Loose items may be taken by the wind. Possibly cancelled departures for ferry, plane, or other transport. Some journeys may have longer travel times. Blowing snow causes reduced visibility and possibly convoys and/or closed roads.

Advice

Secure loose objects. Avoid unnecessary journeys to exposed places.

Description

Late Thursday afternoon the northwest wind increases and there will be locally strong wind gusts at 30 m/s. In addition there will be locally heavy precipitation as snow or sleet, later locally as rain on the coast. The strongest wind will be early friday morning. Wind decreasing Friday before noon.

Map of strong wind gusts, yellow level, Kyst- and fjordstroekene i Vest-Finnmark, 14 May 15:00 UTC to 15 May 09:00 UTC.
Map of strong wind gusts, yellow level, Kyst- and fjordstroekene i Vest-Finnmark, 14 May 15:00 UTC to 15 May 09:00 UTC.