Warning from MET Norway for Coastal areas in northern Troms and Finnmark
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Strong wind gusts, yellow level (MET)
Published:
Valid:
from 11.08.2022 14:00
to 12.08.2022 00:00
Warning
Wind gusts
Wind gusts
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Sender: MET Norway
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Danger ongoing: Thursday, August 11, 2022, kl.2:00 PM
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Danger decrease: Friday, August 12, 2022, kl. 12:00 AM
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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
From Thursday afternoon locally strong wind gusts around 27 m/s are expected from southwest, and on the coast severe gale 20 m/s. The wind will decrease throughout the evening.
