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Warning from MET Norway for Helgeland, Saltfjellet, Salten and Ofoten

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Strong wind gusts, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 25.05.2022 06:00 to 25.05.2022 10:00

Warning

Wind gusts

Consequence

Loose items may be taken by the wind. Bridges may be closed. Some journeys may have longer travel times.

Advice

Secure loose objects. Avoid unnecessary journeys to exposed places. Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Check road reports (175.no).

Description

Wednesday morning southeast gale force 8, possibility of gale force 9, and locally strong winds gust 25-28 m/s for Ofoten, Salten, Saltfjellet and northern parts of Helgeland. Wind increases first in south. Wind decreasing Wednesday forenoon.

Map of strong wind gusts, yellow level, Helgeland, Saltfjellet, Salten and Ofoten, 25 May 04:00 UTC to 25 May 08:00 UTC.
Map of strong wind gusts, yellow level, Helgeland, Saltfjellet, Salten and Ofoten, 25 May 04:00 UTC to 25 May 08:00 UTC.