Warning from MET Norway for Nordenskiöld Land på Spitsbergen
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Polar low ongoing, yellow level (MET)
Published:
Valid:
from 27.11.2021 05:00
to 27.11.2021 10:00
Warning
Polar low
Polar low
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Sender: MET Norway
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Danger ongoing: Saturday, November 27, 2021, kl.5:00 AM
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Danger decrease: Saturday, November 27, 2021, kl. 10:00 AM
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Certainty: Observed - 100%
Consequence
Abrupt change in wind speed and wind direction. It can be difficult to navigate due to snow, blowing snow and reduced visibility.
Advice
Be aware of abrupt weather changes. Avoid unnecessary journeys to exposed places.
Description
A polar low is now situated east of Svalbard, and is moving west towards Spitsbergen. Easterly winds upwards of strong gale force 9 is expected. The low will from Saturday forenoon and afternoon move southwest in the ocean west of Spitsbergen.
