Warning from MET Norway for Ofoten and parts of southern Troms
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Strong wind gusts, yellow level (MET)
Published:
Valid:
from 11.08.2022 08:00
to 11.08.2022 23:00
Warning
Wind gusts
Wind gusts
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Sender: MET Norway
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Danger ongoing: Thursday, August 11, 2022, kl.8:00 AM
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Danger decrease: Thursday, August 11, 2022, kl. 11:00 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
Avoid unnecessary journeys to exposed places. Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Check road reports (175.no). Be careful in coastal areas. In advance consider measures to limit damage.
Description
Locally strong wind gusts about 25 m/s are expected from southwest, and on the coast severe gale 20 m/s. The wind are expected to be strongest in the afternoon and decrease late Thursday evening.
