Warning from MET Norway for Nordenskiöldland on Svalbard
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Strong wind gusts, yellow level (MET)
Published:
Valid:
from 10.03.2023 00:00
to 10.03.2023 11:00
Warning
Wind gusts
Wind gusts
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Sender: MET Norway
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Danger ongoing: Friday, March 10, 2023, kl.12:00 AM
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Danger decrease: Friday, March 10, 2023, kl. 11:00 AM
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Certainty: Likely > 50%
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. 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. Be careful in coastal areas. In advance consider measures to limit damage.
Description
From late Thursday evening locally strong wind gusts in the order of 35-37 m/s are expected, from north and northeast direction. Gale force storm is expected and up to violent storm in mountain areas. Large local differences in wind force is to be expected. The wind decreases Friday forenoon. The wind is associated with a low pressure located east of Svalbard. There is uncertainty in the forecasts of the low pressure, which could influence the wind force.
