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Warning from MET Norway for Salten, Ofoten, Lofoten, Vesteraalen and Soer-Troms

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Strong wind gusts, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 15.07.2021 20:00 to 16.07.2021 10:00

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. 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 Thursday evening and early Friday morning is the expected southwest near to gale force 8 withstrong wind gusts with 27-30 m/s. Decreasing wind Friday morning, first in south.

Map of strong wind gusts, yellow level, Salten, Ofoten, Lofoten, Vesteraalen and Soer-Troms, 15 July 18:00 UTC to 16 July 08:00 UTC.
Map of strong wind gusts, yellow level, Salten, Ofoten, Lofoten, Vesteraalen and Soer-Troms, 15 July 18:00 UTC to 16 July 08:00 UTC.