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Warning from MET Norway for Øst-Finnmark

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Strong wind gusts, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 22.09.2021 07:00 to 23.09.2021 01:00

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. Some roads may be closed due to trees or other objects in the road. 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.

Description

From Wednesday morning is the expected occasionally south strong gale force 9 20 m/s with locally strong wind gusts 27-30 m/s. Strongest wind is expected west in regionen. Wind decreases early Thursday morning.

Map of strong wind gusts, yellow level, Øst-Finnmark, 22 September 05:00 UTC to 22 September 23:00 UTC.
Map of strong wind gusts, yellow level, Øst-Finnmark, 22 September 05:00 UTC to 22 September 23:00 UTC.