Warning from MET Norway for southern part of Varanger Peninsula
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Strong wind gusts, yellow level (MET)
Published:
Valid:
from 17.08.2023 04:00
to 17.08.2023 15:00
Warning
Wind gusts
Wind gusts
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Sender: MET Norway
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Danger ongoing: Thursday, August 17, 2023, kl.4:00 AM
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Danger decrease: Thursday, August 17, 2023, kl. 3:00 PM
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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. Bridges may be closed. Some journeys may have longer travel times. Some roads may be closed due to trees or other objects in the road.
Advice
Secure loose objects. Avoid unnecessary journeys to exposed places. Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Check road reports (175.no). Be careful in coastal areas. In advance consider measures to limit damage.
Description
From early Thursday morning to Thursday afternoon locally strong wind gusts around 27-33 m/s are expected from north and northwest, and up to gale force 8 in exposed areas. The wind will increase first in west, and decrease last in east.
