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Warning from MET Norway for Lofoten, Ofoten, Vesteraalen, Troms and Kyst- and fjordstroekene i Finnmark and Banks outside Nordland and Troms, Tromsoeflaket, Hjelmsoey bank, North Cape bank and North bank

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Polar low, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 23.12.2021 08:00 to 24.12.2021 00:00

Warning

Polar low

Consequence

Abrupt change in wind speed and wind direction. It can be difficult to navigate due to snow, blowing snow and reduced visibility. Some journeys may have longer travel time. It can be locally difficult driving conditions due to heavy snowfall in combination with wind.

Advice

Be aware of abrupt weather changes. Avoid unnecessary journeys to exposed places. Consider whether the journey is necessary. Check road reports (175.no). Use tires fit for winter conditions and use caution while driving.

Description

A polar low will early Thursday develop west of Novaya Zemlya and will move westwards. Early Thursday morning the center is going to hit the North bank. The center is going to hit the coast of Finnmark Thursday forenoon and move southwest, approximately along the coast. West of the center north occasionaly storm force 10 at sea. The low is expected to weaken Thursday evening. The position and intensity of the low is still uncertain.

Map of polar low, yellow level, Lofoten, Ofoten, Vesteraalen, Troms and Kyst- and fjordstroekene i Finnmark and Banks outside Nordland and Troms, Tromsoeflaket, Hjelmsoey bank, North Cape bank and North bank, 23 December 07:00 UTC to 23 December 23:00 UTC.
Map of polar low, yellow level, Lofoten, Ofoten, Vesteraalen, Troms and Kyst- and fjordstroekene i Finnmark and Banks outside Nordland and Troms, Tromsoeflaket, Hjelmsoey bank, North Cape bank and North bank, 23 December 07:00 UTC to 23 December 23:00 UTC.