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Warning from MET Norway for Helgeland, Saltfjellet, Salten and Lofoten

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Strong wind gusts, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 21.01.2020 06:00 to 21.01.2020 18:00

Warning

Wind gusts

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. Blowing snow at higher altitudes causes reduced visibility and possibly convoys and/or closed roads. Blowing snow causes reduced visibility and possibly convoys and/or closed roads.

Advice

Avoid unnecessary journeys to exposed places. Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Check road reports (175.no).

Description

From Tuesday morning expected west strong gale force 9 with locally strong windgust bestween 30-35 m/s, first in northern part. Wind decreasing late Tuesday afternoon.

Strong wind gusts, yellow level, Helgeland, Saltfjellet, Salten and Lofoten, 21 January 05:00 UTC to 21 January 17:00 UTC.
Strong wind gusts, yellow level, Helgeland, Saltfjellet, Salten and Lofoten, 21 January 05:00 UTC to 21 January 17:00 UTC.