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Warning from MET Norway for North bank, Kildinbank and Eastern Finnmark

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Polar low, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 22.11.2021 10:00 to 23.11.2021 04:00

Warning

Polar low

Consequence

Abrupt change in wind speed and wind direction.

Advice

Be aware of abrupt weather changes.

Description

Monday a polar low is expected to develop in the southeastern part of the Barents Sea, and move southwest towards the Kildinbank. West of the low center expect northwest gale force 8 to severe gale force 9. The polar low will make landfall on the Kola-peninsulae Monday evening or early Tuesday morning. The position and intensity of the low and the wind speed is uncertain.

Map of polar low, yellow level, North bank, Kildinbank and Eastern Finnmark, 22 November 09:00 UTC to 23 November 03:00 UTC.
Map of polar low, yellow level, North bank, Kildinbank and Eastern Finnmark, 22 November 09:00 UTC to 23 November 03:00 UTC.