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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 17.11.2021 13:00 to 18.11.2021 16:00

Warning

Wind gusts

Consequence

Loose items may be taken by the wind. Possibly cancelled departures for ferry, plane, or other transport. 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

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

Wednesday afternoon east gale force 8 and locally strong wind gust around 35 m/s is expected. Thursday afternoon decreasing.

Map of strong wind gusts, yellow level, Nordenskiöld Land på Spitsbergen, 17 November 12:00 UTC to 18 November 15:00 UTC.
Map of strong wind gusts, yellow level, Nordenskiöld Land på Spitsbergen, 17 November 12:00 UTC to 18 November 15:00 UTC.