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Warning from MET Norway for Helgeland

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Strong wind gusts, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 04.12.2021 05:00 to 05.12.2021 07:00

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 at higher altitudes 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

From early Saturday morning the wind increases to southeast gale force 8 and it is expected locally strong windgusts, 27-30 m/s. The strongest wind is expected to occur south in Helgeland. Wind decreasing Sunday morning.

Map of strong wind gusts, yellow level, Helgeland, 04 December 04:00 UTC to 05 December 06:00 UTC.
Map of strong wind gusts, yellow level, Helgeland, 04 December 04:00 UTC to 05 December 06:00 UTC.