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Warning from MET Norway for Namdalen and Sør-Helgeland

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Strong wind gusts, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 16.02.2021 19:00 to 17.02.2021 13:00

Warning

Wind gusts

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. Blowing snow causes reduced visibility and possibly convoys and/or closed roads.

Advice

Secure loose objects. Avoid unnecessary journeys to exposed places. Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Check road reports (175.no).

Description

From Tuesday evening until Wednesday afternoon there are expected winds from southeast with severe gale force 9 in exposed places, and locally severe wind gusts of about 27-35 m/s.

Map of strong wind gusts, yellow level, Namdalen and Sør-Helgeland, 16 February 18:00 UTC to 17 February 12:00 UTC.
Map of strong wind gusts, yellow level, Namdalen and Sør-Helgeland, 16 February 18:00 UTC to 17 February 12:00 UTC.