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Warning from MET Norway for C5, C4, Nordkappbanken, Hjelmsoeybanken, Tromsoeflaket, Bankene utenfor Troms, Dype D4, Dype E4, Vesteraalsbankene

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Polar low, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 06.03.2023 07:00 to 07.03.2023 13:00

Warning

Polar low

Consequence

Abrupt change in wind speed and wind direction.

Advice

Be aware of abrupt weather changes.

Description

A polar low will Sunday evening develop east of B5 and C5 and will move southwest. Late Monday morning the center will be at C5. West of center the wind is expected at north and northeast strong gale to storm force 10. The low is expected to move outside the coast of Finnmark, Troms, Vesteraalen and finally Lofoten. It is expected to weaken Tuesday afternoon.

Map over Polar low, yellow level, C5, C4, Nordkappbanken, Hjelmsoeybanken, Tromsoeflaket, Bankene utenfor Troms, Dype D4, Dype E4, Vesteraalsbankene, 2023-03-06T06:00:00+00:00, 2023-03-07T12:00:00+00:00
Map over Polar low, yellow level, C5, C4, Nordkappbanken, Hjelmsoeybanken, Tromsoeflaket, Bankene utenfor Troms, Dype D4, Dype E4, Vesteraalsbankene, 2023-03-06T06:00:00+00:00, 2023-03-07T12:00:00+00:00