Warning from MET Norway for Ofoten, Lofoten, Vesteraalen and Soer-Troms
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Strong wind gusts, yellow level (MET)
Published:
Valid:
from 07.05.2022 09:00
to 07.05.2022 14:00
Warning
Wind gusts
Wind gusts
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Sender: MET Norway
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Danger ongoing: Saturday, May 7, 2022, kl.9:00 AM
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Danger decrease: Saturday, May 7, 2022, kl. 2:00 PM
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Certainty: Likely > 50%
Consequence
Loose items may be taken by the wind. Possibly cancelled departures for ferry, plane, or other transport. Bridges may be closed. Some journeys may have longer travel times. The power supply may be impacted, due to tree(s) falling over. 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 early Saturday morning expected locally strong wind gusts upto 30-35 m/s from southwest and west in Lofoten and Ofoten, Westeraalen and outer parts of Soer-Troms, and southwesterly and westerly gale force 8 to strong gale force 9. Wind decreases from Saturday afternoon.
