Warning from MET Norway for Nordenskiöld Land på Spitsbergen
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Strong wind gusts, yellow level (MET)
Published:
Valid:
from 21.01.2022 20:00
to 22.01.2022 07:00
Warning
Wind gusts
Wind gusts
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Sender: MET Norway
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Danger ongoing: Friday, January 21, 2022, kl.8:00 PM
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Danger decrease: Saturday, January 22, 2022, kl. 7:00 AM
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Certainty: Likely > 50%
Consequence
Loose items may be taken by the wind. Possibly cancelled departures for ferry, plane, or other transport. Some journeys may have longer travel times. The power supply may be impacted, due to tree(s) falling over. 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. The strong wind may cause locally high waves in fjords and lakes.
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
Friday evening increasing southeasterly severe to storm force 10 in exposed places with local gust 35-40 m/s. Decreasing wind from Saturday morning.
