Warning from MET Norway for Nordenskiöld Land på Spitsbergen
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Polar low, yellow level (MET)
Published:
Valid:
from 17.03.2022 14:00
to 18.03.2022 04:00
Warning
Polar low
Polar low
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Sender: MET Norway
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Danger ongoing: Thursday, March 17, 2022, kl.2:00 PM
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Danger decrease: Friday, March 18, 2022, kl. 4:00 AM
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Certainty: Likely > 50%
Consequence
Abrupt change in wind speed and wind direction. It can be difficult to navigate due to snow, blowing snow and reduced visibility. 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. Avoid unnecessary journeys to exposed places. Consider whether the journey is necessary.
Description
A polar low is now position 72.5N 2.0W, in C2 bank. It moves northeast and will hit Northenskiöldland on Spitsbergen Thursday evening. It is expected brief northwest to west violent storm force 11 on banks C2, C3, B3, B4, A3, A4, A5 and on Northenskiöldland. The polar low is expected to weaken northeast of Nordaustlandet early Friday morning.
