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Warning from MET Norway for F3, E3, Røstbanken, Vesterålsbanken, Dype E4, Dype D4, Bankene utenfor Troms, Tromsøflaket

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Polar low, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 08.12.2023 12:00 to 09.12.2023 00:00

Warning

Polar low

Consequence

Abrupt change in wind speed and wind direction. Some journeys may have longer travel time. It can be locally difficult driving conditions due to heavy snowfall in combination with wind.

Advice

Be aware of abrupt weather changes.

Description

A polar low will early Friday afternoon develop at F3 and will move northeast. At late Friday night the center will be at Tromsøflaket. East of center the wind is expected at soughterly severe gale force 9. The low is expected to weaken at late Friday night.

Map over Polar low, yellow level, F3, E3, Røstbanken, Vesterålsbanken, Dype E4, Dype D4, Bankene utenfor Troms, Tromsøflaket, 2023-12-08T11:00:00+00:00, 2023-12-08T23:00:00+00:00
Map over Polar low, yellow level, F3, E3, Røstbanken, Vesterålsbanken, Dype E4, Dype D4, Bankene utenfor Troms, Tromsøflaket, 2023-12-08T11:00:00+00:00, 2023-12-08T23:00:00+00:00