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Warning from MET Norway for Nordenskiöldland on Svalbard

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Strong wind gusts, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 27.02.2023 11:00 to 28.02.2023 02:00

Warning

Wind gusts

Consequence

Loose items may be taken by the wind. Possibly cancelled departures for ferry, plane, or other transport. Some journeys may have longer travel times.

Advice

Secure loose objects. Avoid unnecessary journeys to exposed places. Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Be careful in coastal areas. In advance consider measures to limit damage.

Description

From Monday forenoon locally strong wind gusts in the order of 35-38 m/s from northwesterly direction is expected on Nordenskiöldland. Severe gale force is expected and in mountain areas occasionally wind near storm force is expected. Danger decreases early Tuesday morning.

Map over Strong wind gusts, yellow level, Nordenskiöldland on Svalbard, 2023-02-27T10:00:00+00:00, 2023-02-28T01:00:00+00:00
Map over Strong wind gusts, yellow level, Nordenskiöldland on Svalbard, 2023-02-27T10:00:00+00:00, 2023-02-28T01:00:00+00:00