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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 02.01.2022 22:00 to 04.01.2022 13:00

Warning

Wind gusts

Consequence

Loose items may be taken by the wind. 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. Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Check road reports (175.no). In advance consider measures to limit damage.

Description

From Sunday evening it is expected southeast gale force 8 to severe gale force 9 in exposed places with locally strong windgusts 25-32 m/s. Wind decreasing late Tuesday forenoon.

Map of strong wind gusts, yellow level, Kyst- and fjordstroekene i Vest-Finnmark, 02 January 21:00 UTC to 04 January 12:00 UTC.
Map of strong wind gusts, yellow level, Kyst- and fjordstroekene i Vest-Finnmark, 02 January 21:00 UTC to 04 January 12:00 UTC.