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Warning from MET Norway for Nordenskiöld Land på Spitsbergen

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Strong wind gusts, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 05.12.2019 01:00 to 05.12.2019 17:00

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. 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.

Description

From early Thursday morning occasional east storm force 10 with gust of up to 35-40 m/s is expected. The wind is expected to weaken late Thursday afternoon.

Strong wind gusts, yellow level, Nordenskiöld Land på Spitsbergen, 05 December 00:00 UTC to 05 December 16:00 UTC.
Strong wind gusts, yellow level, Nordenskiöld Land på Spitsbergen, 05 December 00:00 UTC to 05 December 16:00 UTC.