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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 07.01.2020 13:00 to 07.01.2020 21:00

Warning

Wind gusts

Consequence

Loose items may be taken by the wind. Possibly cancelled departures for ferry, plane, or other transport. 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 Tuesday afternoon, east and southeast severe gale force 9 are exxpected with gusts of 30-35 m/s in exposed places. The wind will decrease late Tuesday evening.

Strong wind gusts, yellow level, Nordenskiöld Land på Spitsbergen, 07 January 12:00 UTC to 07 January 20:00 UTC.
Strong wind gusts, yellow level, Nordenskiöld Land på Spitsbergen, 07 January 12:00 UTC to 07 January 20:00 UTC.